§ 9-1. Civil emergency curfew.

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(a)

The mayor, anytime a condition which in his judgment is a civil disturbance, riot, insurrection, or time of local disaster has arisen, or is imminent, may declare a state of emergency, impose a curfew for such time and for such areas as he deems necessary to meet such emergency. Such curfew shall not extend for over a period of forty-eight (48) hours unless extended by a majority vote by the members of the city council.

(b)

No person or persons shall congregate, operate any businesses or be upon the streets or other public ways unless on official business for the city or state in any area or areas designated by the mayor as curfew areas in the city during the time of any declared emergency.

(c)

Any person violating this section shall be punished as provided in section 1-8.

(Code 1967, §§ 23-72—23-74)

                    
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