Restrictive Orders

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Prevention and Detection of Crime
4. Civil Emergencies
5. 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.

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