Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 2. ADMINISTRATION |
Division I. Council, Offices, Officers and Departments |
Chapter 2.08. MAYOR |
Article II. Civil Emergencies |
§ 2.08.080. Mayor's powers and duties during proclaimed emergencies.
After proclamation of a civil emergency, the mayor may, at his discretion, in the interest of public safety and welfare, make any of the following orders:
A.
Order the closing of all retail liquor stores;
B.
Order the closing of all establishments wherein beer or alcoholic beverages are served;
C.
Order the closing of all private clubs or portions thereof wherein the consumption of intoxicating liquor or beer or both is permitted;
D.
Order the discontinuance of the sale of beer;
E.
Order the discontinuance of selling, distribution or giving away of gasoline or other liquid flammable or combustible products in any container other than a gasoline tank properly affixed to a motor vehicle;
F.
Order the closing of gasoline stations and other establishments, the chief activity of which is the sale, distribution or dispensing of liquid flammable or combustible products;
G.
Order the discontinuance of selling, distributing, dispensing or giving away any firearms or ammunition of any character whatsoever;
H.
Order the closing of any or all establishments or portions thereof, the chief activity of which is the sale, distribution, dispensing or giving away of firearms or ammunition, or both;
I.
Issue such other orders as are necessary for the protection of life and property.
(Prior code § 2-1-118)