38-9-104 - Restrictive orders.

38-9-104. Restrictive orders.

After proclamation of a civil emergency, the chief administrative officer may, at the officer's discretion, in the interest of public safety and welfare:

     (1)  Order the closing of all retail liquor stores;

     (2)  Order the closing of all establishments where beer or alcoholic beverages are served;

     (3)  Order the closing of all private clubs or portions of private clubs where the consumption of intoxicating liquor or beer is permitted;

     (4)  Order the discontinuance of the sale of beer;

     (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)  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)  Order the discontinuance of selling, distributing, dispensing or giving away any firearms or ammunition of any character whatsoever;

     (8)  Order the closing of any or all establishments or portions of establishments, the chief activity of which is the sale, distribution, dispensing or giving away of firearms or ammunition; and

     (9)  Issue such other orders as are necessary for the protection of life and property.

[Acts 1968, ch. 485, § 4; T.C.A., § 38-904.]