Hallsville Curfew ordinance (§ 225.230)

After the proclamation of a civil emergency by the Mayor, he/she may order a general curfew applicable to such geographical areas of the City or to the City as a whole as he/she may deem advisable and the curfew shall be applicable during the hours of the day or night as he/she may deem necessary in the interest of public safety and welfare. In the designated areas and during the designated hours of any such curfew, all persons shall remove themselves to and remain in their places of residence, remain off and away from the public streets, sidewalks, parks and all other public or open places; and no persons shall loiter or gather together in groups at any place for any purpose whatsoever; provided, however, that persons performing medical services, essential public utility services, public officials, Law Enforcement Officers, firemen and other persons officially designated to perform some duty with reference to the civil emergency are exempt from the curfew.