Mississippi § 45-14-59 - Application for permit; liability insurance; save harmless provision.

§ 45-14-59. Application for permit; liability insurance; save harmless provision.

At least thirty (30) days prior to the date upon which a shipper intends to begin the movement of radioactive waste into or within this state, the shipper shall apply to the agency for an annual permit for such shipments. Before any radioactive wastes may be transported into or within this state, the shipper shall: Comply fully with all applicable laws and administrative rules and regulations, both state and federal, regarding the packaging and transportation of radioactive wastes. Provide any information as the agency deems necessary for the protection of the health and safety of the public and the environment. Provide evidence of liability insurance sufficient to protect the state and the public at large from possible radiological injury or damage to any person or property due to packaging or transportation. Certify to the agency that it will hold the State of Mississippi harmless for all claims, actions or proceedings in law or equity arising out of radiological injury or damage to persons or property occurring during the transportation of its radioactive waste into or within the state, including all costs of defending the same; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be construed as a waiver of the state’s sovereign immunity.