§ 43A.01. Definitions.

(a)

State of emergency means the actual existence of or a clear and present danger of:

(1)

Riot or other general public disorder; or

(2)

Widespread disobedience of the law, characterized by the use of force or violence or any threat to employ force or violence; or

(3)

Any natural disaster or manmade calamity including but not limited to flood, conflagration, cyclone, tornado, hurricane, earthquake, explosion, within or seriously affecting the City; and

(4)

Substantial injury to persons or to property which constitutes an imminent threat to public peace or order and to the general welfare of the City, or any part or parts thereof, to such an extent that extraordinary measures should or must be taken to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

(b)

Weapon means:

(1)

Any dirk, slungshot, metallic knuckles, billie, switchblade knife; or

(2)

Any chemical weapon or device except those designed to be carried in handbag or pants or coat pocket and containing not more than one-half ounce of chemical.

(3)

For the purposes of this part, the word "weapon" does not include firearms as defined in Chapter 790, Florida Statutes.

(c)

Alcoholic beverage means a liquor, wine, beer, or other intoxicating substance, containing more than 3.2 percent of alcohol by weight.

(d)

Mayor means the Mayor of the City of Orlando or the Mayor Pro Tem acting pursuant to section 3, Chapter 2, Orlando City Charter.

(e)

Public parks means those areas listed in sections 18A.02, 18A.03, and 18A.07 of this Code.

(Ord. of 5-17-1971, § 1; Ord. of 4-1-1974, § 1; Ord. of 8-9-1993, Doc. #26802; Ord. No. 2011-40, § 4, 10-3-2011, Doc. #1110031102)