American Canyon Municipal Code Art. III Control of Food and Other Sources

The declared purpose of this section is to provide for the conservation, control and distribution of those resources of this city, which are essential to survival and recovery of individuals, government and the business economy of the city, during and following a state of extreme emergency of a state or disaster, as defined in the California Disaster Act.

Ord. 97-13 § 1, 1997

As used in this article:"Resources" means all foods for humans or animals and all essential survival items and resources declared to be in critical supply by the director of emergency services, during and following a state of disaster or a state of extreme emergency.

Ord. 97-13 § 1, 1997

The vendors, possessors and producers of resources as defined in Section 2.48.140 are prohibited from selling, giving away or otherwise disposing of controlled resources in their possession at the onset of or during a state of extreme emergency or a state of disaster except in the manner, and at the time specified, in the directives issued by the director of emergency services.

Ord. 97-13 § 1, 1997

It shall be a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in Section 1.24.040(A), for any person during a state of emergency or proclaimed state disaster:

(A) To wilfully obstruct, hinder or delay the city's emergency services organization in the enforcement of any lawful rule or regulation issued pursuant to this section, or in the performance of any duty imposed upon the organization by virtue of this chapter;

(B) To do any act forbidden by any lawful rules or regulations issued pursuant to this section if such act is of such nature as to give or be likely to give assistance to the enemy, or to imperil the lives or property of inhabitants of this city, or to prevent, hinder or delay the defense or protection thereof.

Ord. 97-13 § 1, 1997