Title 45, Chapter 12, Section 31
( 45-12-31)
Upon the issuance of a proclamation as provided for in Code Section 45-12-30, the Governor shall immediately file the same in the office of the Secretary of State for recording. The proclamation shall be effective upon issuance and shall remain in full force and effect until revoked by the Governor; and he is authorized to take and exercise any or all of the following actions, powers, and prerogatives: (1) Call out the military forces of the state (state militia) and
order and direct said forces to take such action as in his
judgment may be necessary to avert the threatened danger and to
maintain peace and good order in the particular circumstances; (2) Order any sheriff or sheriffs of this state to exercise fully
the powers granted them (suppress tumults, riots, and unlawful
assemblies in their counties with force and strength when
necessary) and to do all things necessary to maintain peace and
good order; (3) Order and direct the Department of Public Safety and each and
every officer thereof to do and perform such acts and services as
he may direct and as in his judgment may be necessary to maintain
peace and good order in the circumstances; (4) Authorize, order, or direct any state, county, or city
official to enforce such proclamation by injunction, mandamus, or
other appropriate legal action in any and all courts of the state. |