After proclamation of a civil emergency by the chief administrative officer, he may order a general curfew applicable to such geographical areas of the municipality or to the municipality as a whole as he deems advisable, and applicable during such hours of the day or night as he deems necessary in the interest of the public safety and welfare. Said proclamation and general curfew shall have the force and effect of law and shall continue in effect until rescinded in writing by the chief administrative officer, but not to exceed five (5) days.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 45 - Public Safety and Good Order
Chapter 17 - Civil Emergencies
§ 45-17-1. Imposition of curfews during civil emergencies; definitions
§ 45-17-3. Proclamation of emergency
§ 45-17-5. Curfew order to state times and places applicable; maximum duration
§ 45-17-7. Acts and activities which may be prohibited during emergency
§ 45-17-9. Violations of orders may be declared misdemeanors; penalties