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;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 38-9-104

  • Chief administrative officer: means the mayor of any municipality incorporated under the general law pursuant to title 6, chapter 1, part 2, or of any metropolitan government as chartered pursuant to title 7, chapter 1. See Tennessee Code 38-9-101
  • Civil emergency: means :
    (A) A riot or unlawful assembly characterized by the use of actual force or violence or a threat to use force, if accompanied by the immediate power to execute, by three (3) or more persons acting together without authority of law. See Tennessee Code 38-9-101
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(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.
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