104E-21. Conflicting laws.
(a) Ordinances, resolutions or regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of the governing body of a municipality or county or board of health relating to by-product, source and special nuclear materials shall not be superseded by this Chapter. Provided, that such ordinances or regulations are and continue to be consistent and compatible with the provisions of this Chapter, as amended, and rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission.
(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to prescribe a uniform system for the management of low-level radioactive waste and to place limitations upon the exercise by all units of local government in North Carolina of the power to regulate the management of low-level radioactive waste by special, local or private acts or resolutions as provided in G.S. 143B-216.10(b). (1975, c. 718, s. 1; 1981, c. 704, s. 25.)
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.