The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit the
storage and/or disposal of radioactive wastes within the boundaries
of the City of Chicopee.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
RADIOACTIVITY
The disintegration of unstable atomic nuclei by the emission
of radiation, with a definite half-life.
It shall be unlawful to establish, operate or
maintain any radioactive waste material storage facility and/or waste
material disposal facility within the boundaries of the City, but
not limited to wastes classified as low-level wastes.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any
provision of this chapter shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor
more than $10,000 for each offense, and a separate offense shall be
deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs
or continues.