§ 14-8. Prohibitions and restrictions generally.

The proclamation pursuant to this chapter may prohibit or restrict:

(1)

Movements of people in public places, ingress and egress of an emergency area, and movement of persons within the emergency area.

(2)

The operation of offices, business establishments and other places to or from which people may travel or at which they may congregate.

(3)

Other activities or conditions the control of which may be reasonably necessary to maintain order and protect lives or property during the state of emergency, within the area designated in the proclamation.

(4)

The sales price of goods and the cost of services to prevent "price gouging". Price gouging as it relates to the sales price of goods is defined as the sale of goods in excess of the manufacturer's suggested retail price or at a price above the pre-emergency level, unless the merchant can document purchase of the goods at an increased cost. Price gouging as it relates to the cost of services is defined as the providing of such services at a cost greater than that customarily charged for such services in a non-emergency situation unless the service provider can document special circumstances or expenses justifying a higher cost. Any restrictions imposed under this subsection shall extend for a period of 90 days following the date of the declaration of the state of emergency unless sooner terminated or extended by subsequent proclamation or resolution.

(Code 1990, § 7-8; Ord. No. 06-06-021, Pt. II, 6-21-2006; Ord. No. 14-05-012, Pt. VIII, 5-7-2014)