HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 191PREAMBLE TO ORDINANCE NO. 191
WHEREAS, a state of war exists between the United Statesof America and cer-
tain other nations, and
WHEREAS, the federal government has seen fit to ration the distribution of
gasoline and other inflammableliquids, and
WHEREAS, It is necessary pursuant to Section 20, Chapter S of the City Charter
of this City to enact an emergency ordinance to prohibit the theft of gasoline and
lubricating oils, and to provide for penalty for violation thereof,
THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIAHEIGHTS hereby and under this pre-
amble declares an emergency exists for the immediate oreservation of the public
peace and safety an& that in order to promptly meet such emergency it is necessary
to Dass Ordinance No. 191 as an emergency ordinance.
Adopted by the Council December 8, 1942.
Preamble offered by: Bentzen
Preamble seconded by: Jackson
Roll Call:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
SeCretary ~o ghe Council--- ~"
Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. 191
TO PROHIBIT THE TKEFT OF GASOLINE AND LUBRICATING
0ILS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
THEREOF.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN:
Section l. No person in the City of Columbia Heights shall in any manner
siphon, draw, take or carry away from any motor vehicle or other container any gas-
oline or lubricating oils, as hereinafter defined, not to him or her belonging,
without permission from the owner thereof.
The word "gasoline" as herein used shall be deemed to include all gasoline,
distillate, benzine, naphtha, benzol and other volatile and inflammable ltouids
used for cleaning fluid or in producing or generating power for motors or for pro-
pelling motor driven vehicles.
The words "lubricating oils" as herein used, shall be deemed to mean any oil
used for lubricating of any machine, motor, or motor vehicle.
Section 2. Any person who s~ll violate aw provision of this ordi~nce
s~ll, upon conviction thereof, be punished~ i~riso~ent for not to exceed ninety
(90) days, or One H~ed ($100.00) Dollars fine, or Both.
Section S. ~is ordi~nce s~ll t~e effect and be in force immediately
after its passage.
Passed by the Co~cil this 8th day of December, 19~.
Spe~lant Mayor
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