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Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-9-104: Restrictive orders

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  1. TN Code
  2. Title 38
  3. Chapter 9

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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