Government Code - GOV
TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980]
( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95]
( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) CHAPTER 7. California Emergency Services Act [8550 - 8669.7]
( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1454. ) ARTICLE 14. Local Emergency [8630 - 8634]
( Article 14 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1454. ) 8634.
During a local emergency the governing body of a political subdivision, or officials designated thereby, may promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property, including orders or regulations imposing a curfew within designated boundaries where necessary to preserve the public order and safety. Such orders and regulations and amendments and rescissions thereof shall be in writing and shall be given widespread publicity and notice.
The authorization granted by this chapter to impose a curfew shall not be construed as restricting in any manner the existing authority of counties and cities and any city and county to impose pursuant to the police power a curfew for any other lawful purpose.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1454.)