A.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this
chapter or who owns or operates a waste facility in which any violation
of this chapter is committed shall be guilty of a summary offense.
Upon conviction thereof, such person shall be subject to a fine of
not less than $500 nor more than $1,000.
[Amended 8-28-1996 by Ord. No. 128; 5-28-1997 by Ord. No.
133; 10-27-1999 by Ord. No. 159]
B.
Each day that a violation which involves a significant
threat of harm to human life continues shall constitute a separate
offense. In the event that a violation of this chapter involves the
emission of radioactive substances into the environment, each millirem
of radiation, or part thereof, in excess of the clean air permit air
pollution control standards resulting from such emission shall constitute
a separate offense.
Prior to issuance of a permit, the operator
shall furnish a bond for payment to the Township of penalties, fees
and any other liabilities that may arise from the activities regulated
by this chapter, in an amount to be determined by the Controlling
Officer after notice and hearing.
Generators of any waste stored in the Township,
transporters of such waste, the operator of a waste facility or any
other person who causes damage to person or property in the Township
as a result of dealing with radioactive waste shall be strictly liable
for all such damages and shall also be liable for any negligence and
gross negligence, without limitation. Liability insurance satisfactory
to the Controlling Officer shall be provided by the operator and shall
apply to sudden and nonsudden bodily injury or property damage on,
above or below the surface. The insurance shall be sufficient to restore
any contaminated property to its preexisting and noncontaminated state.
