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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 25. INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter : Chapter 05. RADIATION
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Title 25 - §50. Radiation hazards
Title 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 5: RADIATION
§50. Radiation hazards
Whenever there are actual or potential hazards or dangers to property or to the public from radiation, radioactive materials,
nuclear materials or the occurrence of a radiological incident as a result of the presence of, release of or emissions from
radioactive materials, radioactivity or nuclear materials in this State, which hazards or dangers arise from the peaceful
use of nuclear or atomic materials, the Governor, after consultation with and advice of the Department of Health and Welfare,
shall by proclamation declare the fact and that an emergency exists in any or all areas of the State. A copy of such proclamation
shall be filed with the Secretary of State and published in such newspapers of the State as the Governor deems appropriate.
In such event, the Governor shall have general direction and control of the Bureau of State Police, the Department of Health
and Welfare, the National Guard and of any other state department or agency.
[1971, c. 592, § 37 (amd).]
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The Governor is authorized and empowered to do all things necessary to protect the public and prevent damage to property.
The Governor may order the State Police or National Guard to evacuate any area designated by him and to carry out any other
orders he deems necessary and they shall in such event have full authority to carry out his orders. The Governor may delegate
any authority vested in him under this provision.
[1971, c. 423, § 2 (new).]
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Whenever the Governor is temporarily absent from the State or is otherwise unavailable, the next person who would act as Governor,
if the office of Governor were vacant, shall have all the authority, powers, duties and responsibilities of the Governor under
this chapter.
[1971, c. 423, § 2 (new).]
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Any person who shall violate any lawful order of the Governor or the person acting in that capacity or any person to whom
authority has been delegated or any lawful order of the Maine State Police or National Guard shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.
[1971, c. 423, § 2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 423,
§2
(NEW).
PL 1971,
Ch. 592,
§37
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 25 - §51. Agreements
Title 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 5: RADIATION
§51. Agreements
The Governor, the Department of Health and Human Services and other state agencies designated in Title 22, section 676, in
consultation with the State Nuclear Safety Advisor, in fulfillment of his duties pursuant to section 52, shall have authority
to enter into agreements, understandings or arrangements with any other department or agency of this State, any federal agency,
state, political subdivision or person to provide for mutual aid plans, emergency plans, evacuation plans and their implementation,
memoranda of understanding and any other agreements deemed necessary to protect public and property in this State from hazards
or dangers from radiation, radioactive materials, nuclear materials or the occurrence of a radiological incident as a result
of the presence of, release of or emissions from radioactive materials, radioactivity or nuclear materials in this State.
The hazards or dangers referred to in this section shall be only those arising from the peaceful use, transportation or storage
of nuclear or atomic materials.
[1987, c. 519, §9 (amd); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]
Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 423,
§2
(NEW).
PL 1971,
Ch. 592,
§37
(AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 519,
§9
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§B6
(REV).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 25 - §52. State Nuclear Safety Advisor
Title 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 5: RADIATION
§52. State Nuclear Safety Advisor
1. State Nuclear Safety Advisor position established. There is established within the Office of the Public Advocate a State Nuclear Safety Advisor position that is an unclassified,
confidential position. The State Nuclear Safety Advisor serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The State Nuclear Safety
Advisor must be an individual knowledgeable in the field of nuclear waste disposal at the federal and state levels.
[2003, c. 673, Pt. S, §1 (amd).]
2. Duties. The State Nuclear Safety Advisor has the following duties:
A. To advise the Governor and the Legislature on issues pertaining to the safe operation of nuclear facilities and the safe
transportation and storage of nuclear waste;
[1987, c. 519, §2 (new).]
B. To consult with other agencies of State Government or Federal Government whose activities pertain to the issues in paragraph
A;
[1987, c. 519, §2 (new).]
C. To review and evaluate and to advise the Governor and the Legislature on activities conducted by other states to inspect
and monitor the safe operation of nuclear facilities and the safe transportation and storage of nuclear waste; and
[1987, c. 519, §2 (new).]
D. To prepare a report of the State Nuclear Safety Advisor's activities under this section to be submitted March 30th of each
year to the Governor and the Legislature.
[2003, c. 673, Pt. S, §1 (amd).]
For purposes of this section, "commercial nuclear power facility" or "facility" means a utilization facility situated in this
State that holds an operating permit or license issued by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
[2003, c. 673, Pt. S, §1 (amd).]
3. Fees.
[2005, c. 254, Pt. B, §11 (rp).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 519,
§10
(NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 673,
§S1
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 254,
§B11
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
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