Vermont § 2003 - Transportation of radioactive materials; preferred routes
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2003 — Transportation of radioactive materials; preferred routes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2003. Transportation of radioactive materials; preferred routes
- (a) The Secretary of Transportation, following consultation with the Commissioner of Health
and the Commissioner of Public Safety, shall designate any highway as a part of a
preferred route for the transportation of fissile radioactive materials and large
quantity packages of radioactive materials as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation
in order to cause the least risk to persons and property. The Secretary shall confer
with the governing body of a municipality regarding the establishment of a preferred
route within the boundaries of its jurisdiction and give its timely opinion due consideration. (b) A person who violates the order of the Secretary and transports radioactive materials
in violation of this section shall be subject to the following penalties: (1) civil penalty—a maximum penalty of up to $10,000.00 per day for each violation; (2) criminal penalty—a fine of not more than $25,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than
five years, or both. (Added 1985, No. 224 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1993, No. 172 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2003
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2003 cover?
Section 2003 ("Transportation of radioactive materials; preferred routes") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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