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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It shall be unlawful for any person:
(1) To construct, alter, own or operate a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility without a license or in violation of a license or in violation of this act or the Radiation Protection Act. 1
(2) To ship or transport low-level radioactive waste to the regional facility without first obtaining a permit as required by the act and any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder.
(3) To generate, transport, handle, manage or dispose of low-level radioactive waste unless such person complies with this act, the Radiation Protection Act and other state and Federal statutes relating to environmental protection, radiological protection and the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and with the regulations of the department and the terms and conditions of any applicable permit, license or order of the department or other appropriate state or Federal agency.
(4) To deposit, inject, dump, spill, leak or place low-level radioactive waste so that low-level radioactive waste or a constituent of low-level radioactive waste enters the environment, is emitted into the air or is discharged into the waters of the Commonwealth, in violation of state or Federal statutes.
(5) To refuse, hinder, obstruct, delay or threaten any agent or employee of the department or host municipality or host county inspector in the course of performance of any duty under this act, including, but not limited to, entry and inspection under any circumstances.
(6) To cause or assist in the violation of any provision of this act, any rule, regulation, order, permit condition or license condition of the department under this act.
(7) To incinerate low-level waste at a commercial incinerator.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 7130.501. Unlawful conduct - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-7130-501/
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