View source for The Dalles, OR Nuclear Free Zone Ordinance

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'''Type''': Ordinance

'''Status''': Adopted on 3/28/89

'''Source File''': http://www.ci.the-dalles.or.us/public_docs/ordinances/PDFs/8.23_Nuclear%20Free%20Zone.pdf

'''Text''':

'''GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 89-1099'''<br>
'''NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND NUCLEAR POWER FREE ZONE ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF THE DALLES'''

In order to provide for the health, safety, economic well-being, and general welfare of local citizens, the people of the City of The Dalles hereby ordain that The Dalles shall be established as a nuclear free zone.

'''Section 1.'''<br>
Nuclear weapons and their components shall not be produced, transported, stored, processed, disposed of, nor used within the City of The Dalles.

'''Section 2.'''<br>
Nuclear-generated power shall not be produced in any form in the City of The Dalles.

'''Section 3.'''<br>
Nuclear wastes that are direct by-products of nuclear weapons or nuclear power production shall not be stored in the City of The Dalles or transported on any City roads.

'''Section 4.'''<br>
This ordinance shall not be construed to prohibit:

a. the research and application of nuclear medicine;<br>
b. uses of fissionable materials for smoke detectors, light emitting watches and clocks, and other consumer products; or<br>
c. any activity not specifically described in Sections 1, 2, and 3 above.

'''Section 5.'''<br>
Any person, firm, or corporation violating the terms of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by no more than one year in jail, or a fine of $2,500, or both for each offense.

'''Section 6.'''<br>
If any portion of this ordinance is hereafter declared invalid, all remaining portions shall remain in force and effect.

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