Mississippi § 45-14-57 - Permits for transportation.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-14-57 — Permits for transportation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-14-57. Permits for transportation.
No person shall transport radioactive waste in Mississippi except in accordance with a permit issued by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. The provisions of this section shall apply to all shippers, carriers and persons transporting radioactive waste in this state and shall cover all transportation into, through, or originating in this state regardless of final destination. The provisions of this section shall apply to radioactive waste shipped by or for the United States government for military or national security purposes or which are related to the national defense. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as requiring the disclosure of any defense information as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 45-14-57
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-14-57 cover?
Section 45-14-57 ("Permits for transportation.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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 Mississippi § 45-14-57?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-14-57" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 45-14-57 apply to my situation?
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