Part 5 – Transportation of Radioactive Materials
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 33-11 (2026)
§ 33-11 Exclusions.LinkCopy Citation
Nothing in this Part shall be construed to prohibit:
(1)
any activity not specifically described in this Part;
(2)
the transportation of radioactive materials used in basic academic research, medical research, or the diagnosis and treatment of patients;
(3)
consumer uses of radioactive material for smoke detectors, light emitting watches or clocks, industrial radiography and tracer processes, and other similar incidental applications;
(4)
direct activities of the federal government or its employees; and
(5)
the transportation of radioactive materials to and through the Port of Baltimore.
History: Ord. 92-015
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 33-12 (2026)
§ 33-12 Restrictions on transportation of radioactive materials.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Office of Disaster Control to prepare report.
Within 2 years of the effective date of this Part, the Office of Disaster Control and Civil Defense shall prepare a report for the City Council covering the following areas:
(1)
a determination of which existing federal, state, and local laws can be used to control the transportation of radioactive materials;
(2)
a survey of shippers and recipients of radioactive materials in or near the municipality;
(3)
a consideration of alternative routes to those presently allowed under 49 C.F.R., using DOT guidelines and local safety analyses, and cooperating with state routing agencies where applicable; and
(4)
an emergency response plan and assessment of capabilities for accidents involving radioactive materials transport.
(b)Notices to Fire Communication Center.
The Board of Fire Commissioners of Baltimore shall request that state officials notify Baltimore City’s Fire Communication Center of the transportation of radioactive materials, based upon the requirements of federal law, 10 C.F.R. 171.97(c)3, which requires shippers to notify the state governor or his designees, no less than 96 hours prior to such shipments.
History: Ord. 92-015