Wisconsin § 254.38 - Emergency authority.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 254.38 — Emergency authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 254.38. Emergency authority.
254.38(1) (1) Impounding materials. The department may impound or order the sequestration of sources of radiation in the possession of any person who is not equipped to observe or who fails to observe safety standards to protect health that are established in rules promulgated by the department. 254.38(2) (2) Emergency orders. If the department finds that an emergency exists concerning a matter subject to regulation under this subchapter that requires immediate action to protect the public health or safety, the department may issue an emergency order without notice or hearing that recites the existence of the emergency and requires such action as is necessary to mitigate the emergency. Any person to whom the order is issued shall immediately comply with the order. A person to whom an emergency order is issued shall be afforded a hearing within 30 days after receipt by the department of a written request for the hearing. An emergency order is effective upon issuance and remains in effect for up to 90 days after issuance, except that the order may be revoked or modified based on the results of the hearing. 254.38 History History: 1985 a. 29 ; 1993 a. 27 s. 232 ; Stats. 1993 s. 254.38; 1995 a. 27 ss. 6339 , 9116 (5) ; 1999 a. 9 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 254.38
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 254.38 cover?
Section 254.38 ("Emergency authority.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 254.38?
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