45-14-23 - Emergency impounding of sources of radiation.
§ 45-14-23. Emergency impounding of sources of radiation.
(1) Authorized representatives of the agency shall have the authority in the event of an emergency to impound or order the impounding of sources of radiation in the possession of any person who is not equipped to observe or fails to observe the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations issued thereunder.
(2) The agency may release such sources of radiation to the owner thereof upon terms and conditions in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations adopted thereunder or may bring an action in the chancery court of the county wherein the cause of action occurred for an order condemning such sources of radiation and providing for their destruction or other disposition so as to protect the public health and safety.
Sources: Laws, 1976, ch. 469, § 12, eff from and after passage (approved May 25, 1976).