The council of any city shall have the power to erect market houses, establish and regulate markets and market places for the sale of meats, fish, vegetables and other provisions and articles necessary to the sustenance, convenience and comfort of the inhabitants; to prescribe the time for opening and closing the same; the kind and description of articles which may be sold; and the stands and places to be occupied by the venders.

     The council may adopt and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary to prevent fraud, and to preserve order in the markets; and may authorize the immediate seizure, arrest and removal from the market of any person violating its regulations, together with any articles in his or their possession; and may authorize the seizure and destruction of tainted or unsound meats, or other unwholesome provisions exposed for sale therein.