Illinois § 20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20.
Local approval. Notwithstanding the licensing provisions of the Radiation Protection Act: (1) A person shall not operate a facility for the disposal of by-product material that is located in a municipality or within 1.5 miles of the boundary of any municipality, unless approval is given by the governing body of that municipality. (2) A person shall not operate a facility for the disposal of by-product material in an unincorporated area of a county that is situated more than 1.5 miles from the boundary of the nearest municipality, unless approval is given by the governing body of that county. (3) A person shall not place any by-product material at a disposal facility located in a municipality or within 1.5 miles of the boundary of any municipality, unless approval is given by the governing body of that municipality. (4) A person shall not place any by-product material at a permanent disposal facility located in an unincorporated area of a county that is situated more than 1.5 miles from the boundary of the nearest municipality, unless approval is given by the governing body of that county. Nothing in this Act shall relieve an applicant from securing any necessary zoning approval from the unit of government having zoning jurisdiction over the proposed facility and complying with other applicable local laws. (Source: P.A. 87-1024.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 20
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20 cover?
Section 20 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 20?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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