The regulations set forth in this chapter are adopted to:
A. Provide for the protection of groundwater and surface
water quality through the control of radioactive waste handling, storage or
disposal; and
B. Protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of Madison.
An aggrieved party or landowner may appeal a decision to Superior Court
within 30 days from the final decision in accordance with Rule 80B of the
Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.
This chapter may be amended by a majority vote of the voters of the
Town. Amendments may be initiated by a majority vote of Town voters or on
petition of 10% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election in the
Town. The Selectmen shall conduct a public hearing on any proposed amendment.
Any testing or drilling pertaining to the siting of a high/low level nuclear waste repository within the Town limits of Madison will be prohibited. Any request for exception to this section shall be handled under §
294-3B of this chapter.