104E-16. Nonreverting Radiation Protection Fund.
(a) There is hereby established under the control and direction of the Department a Nonreverting Radiation Protection Fund which shall be used to defray the expenses of any project or activity for:
(1) Emergency response to and decontamination of radiation accidents as provided in G.S. 104E-9(a)(5), or
(2) Perpetual maintenance and custody of radioactive materials as the Department may undertake.
In addition to any moneys that shall be appropriated or otherwise made available to it, the Fund may be maintained by fees, charges, or other moneys paid to or recovered by or on behalf of the Department under the provisions of this Chapter, except for the clear proceeds of penalties. Any moneys paid to or recovered by or on behalf of the Department as fees, charges, or other payments authorized by this Chapter, except for the clear proceeds of penalties, shall be paid to the Radiation Protection Fund in an amount equal to the sum expended for the projects or activities in subdivisions (1) and (2) above.
(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1987, c. 850, s. 11. (1975, c. 718, s. 1; 1981, c. 704, s. 11.2; 1987, c. 633, s. 8; c. 850, s. 11; 1998-215, s. 47(b).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 104E - North Carolina Radiation Protection Act
§ 104E-3 - Declaration of policy.
§ 104E-6 - Designation of State radiation protection agency.
§ 104E-6.1 - Conveyance of land used for low-level radioactive waste disposal facility to State.
§ 104E-7 - Radiation Protection Commission Creation and powers.
§ 104E-9 - Powers and functions of Department of Health and Human Services.
§ 104E-9.1 - Restrictions on use and operation of tanning equipment.
§ 104E-10.1 - Additional requirements for low-level radioactive waste facilities.
§ 104E-10.2 - Conveyance of property used for radioactive material disposal.
§ 104E-10.3 - Low-level radioactive waste facility access licenses.
§ 104E-11 - Inspections, agreements, and educational programs.
§ 104E-13 - Administrative procedures and judicial review.
§ 104E-14 - Impounding of materials.
§ 104E-15 - Transportation of radioactive materials.
§ 104E-16 - Nonreverting Radiation Protection Fund.
§ 104E-17 - Payments to State and local agencies.
§ 104E-18 - Security for emergency response and perpetual maintenance costs.
§ 104E-20 - Prohibited uses and facilities.
§ 104E-22 - Tort claims against persons rendering emergency assistance.
§ 104E-23 - Penalties; injunctive relief.
§ 104E-24 - Administrative penalties.
§ 104E-26 - Standards and criteria for licensing low-level radioactive waste facilities.
§ 104E-27 - Volume reduction required.
§ 104E-28 - Limited liability for volunteers in low-level radioactive waste abatement.