[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Greenfield as amended 6-15-2011 by Order No. FY 11-107 (Ch. 106 of the 2002 Bylaws). Subsequent amendments noted
where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any device which forms part of a nuclear weapon or which
guides, propels or triggers it and is destroyed when the weapon explodes.
Any device the sole purpose of which is the destruction of
human life and property by the explosive release of atomic fusion
or fission energy.
The research, design, development, testing, storage, maintenance
or construction of nuclear weapons or their components, or the storage
or disposal of radioactive waste derived from such weapons or components.
A.Â
No person, corporation or other entity shall engage in the production
of nuclear weapons or their components within the Town of Greenfield
without first giving at least six months' advance notice of the intention
to do so to the Mayor.
B.Â
Upon receipt of such a notice, the Mayor shall schedule and hold
a public hearing to determine whether the proposed activity is in
compliance with state, federal and local law and regulations.
Nothing in this chapter is intended to restrict the exercise
of any right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States or
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Each violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine
of $300 for each day of the violation.