Emergency police order.
Henderson Municipal Code § 4.60.160
in effect4.60.160 - Emergency police order.
A. Without limiting the enforcement powers specified in HMC [section] 4.04.200, the chief of police or his designee may issue an emergency order to immediately cease operation upon a determination that there has been a violation of this chapter or the applicable conditions stated in the licensee's conditional use permit and that such order is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, morals, good order or general welfare within the city.
B. An emergency order issued pursuant to this section shall:
1. Set forth the grounds upon which it is issued, including a statement of facts constituting the emergency necessitating such order;
2. Be effective immediately upon the issuance and service thereof on the licensee or its representative or, if either is not immediately present and available, upon posting of the order on the front door of the premises of the teenage dancehall or teenage nightclub; and
3. Indicate the period of time for which it is effective, which period shall be based upon the severity of the violation and the nature of the emergency as determined by the chief of police or his designee.
C. A licensee may appeal the emergency order to the city council as provided in HMC [section] 4.04.210, and further appeal from the city council's decision pursuant to HMC [section] 4.06.160.
(Ord. 2800, § 2, 1-20-2009)
Source: City of Henderson, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/henderson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4BURELI_CH4.60TEDAIG_4.60.160EMPOORFetched: 11/1/2026