§ 2-295. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to this division and shall be liberally construed to effectuate its general purpose:

Crisis means any disaster, natural or manmade, rioting, catastrophe or similar public emergency, actual or impending, as determined by the mayor. A state of crisis shall be considered the same as a state of emergency for the purposes of V.T.C.A., Government Code § 433.001 et seq.

Curfew means the period during which no person other than expressly authorized officials of the city, county, state or federal government may be present in or upon public streets, sidewalks, parks or other public places or on private property without the consent of the owner or tenant thereof or at any other place where such person has no right or authority to be during such a period.

Dangerous product means any material or product which could reasonably be expected to be used as a tool of arson, explosive or weapon, including but not limited to: gasoline and other liquid flammable and combustible products; dynamite and other explosives; firearms and ammunition; and knives and other dangerous weapons.

Mayor means the mayor of the city or the mayor pro tem in his absence or the next councilmember in succession who may be available if the mayor pro tem is absent.

Public place means any public road, street or alley within the city or immediately adjacent thereto or any property owned or leased by the city or under its control or any store, building or place at which people are assembled or to which people commonly resort for purposes of business, amusement or education.

(Ord. No. 2007-02-05, art. II, § 2, 3-12-07)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.