Chapter 11 — PROHIBITION OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL

Nevada County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Nevada County

Section 15.11.010 - Prohibition of Radioactive Waste Disposal.¶

No person shall dispose of radioactive waste within the County of Nevada.

As used herein, radioactive waste shall mean such amount of radioactive waste as poses a potential hazard to human health and safety and is more particularly defined in Federal EPA regulations contained in Title 40, Part 191, Subpart A, Section 191.02 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation and/or six (6) months imprisonment in county jail.

(Ord. 2526. (06/13/2023))

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