Athens City Code

After the 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:

1. (1) Order the closing of all retail liquor stores.
2. (2) Order the closing of all establishments wherein beer or alcoholic beverages are served.
3. (3) Order the closing of all private clubs or portions thereof wherein the consumption of intoxicating liquor and/or beer is permitted.
4. (4) Order the discontinuance of the sale of beer.
5. (5) 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.
6. (6) 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.
7. (7) Order the discontinuance of selling, distributing, dispensing, or giving away of any firearms or ammunition of any character whatsoever.
8. (8) 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 and/or ammunition.
9. (9) Issue such other orders as are necessary for the protection of life and property.

(Code 1972, § 1-1304; Code 1995, § 20-404)