§ 3-1-504. EXECUTIVE ORDERS.

(a)

Orders. During a local state of emergency declared in accordance with § 3-1-503 of this subtitle, the County Executive may issue executive orders that the Executive considers necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons within the county, including orders to:

(1)

Control traffic, including public and private transportation;

(2)

Designate zones in the area of the emergency in which the occupancy and use of buildings and vehicles may be controlled;

(3)

Control the movement of individuals or vehicles in, into, or from the area of the emergency;

(4)

Evacuate the area of the emergency;

(5)

Control places of amusement and places of assembly;

(6)

Control individuals on public streets;

(7)

Establish curfews;

(8)

Establish requirements to shelter in place;

(9)

Control the sale, transportation, and use of alcoholic beverages;

(10)

Control the possession, sale, carrying, and use of firearms, other dangerous weapons, and ammunition; and

(11)

Control the storage, use, and transportation of explosives, flammable materials, or liquids considered to be dangerous to public safety.

(b)

Delegation. The County Executive may act in accordance with this section by and through the Director of Emergency Management or other county officials.

(c)

Acting County Executive. If an emergency occurs while the power and office of the County Executive is exercised by an Acting County Executive, the Acting County Executive shall have all the powers and authorities of the County Executive under this subtitle.

(Bill No. 14-07, § 1, 3-18-2007)