Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 47 Public Highways And Transportation - Section 47.48.050 Transportation of radioactive or hazardous cargo -- Definition -- Violation, penalty

§ 47.48.050. Transportation of radioactive or hazardous cargo -- Definition -- Violation, penalty

The chief or other officer of the Washington state patrol may prohibit the transportation of placarded radioactive or hazardous cargo over the highways of the state, or a portion thereof, if weather or other conditions create a substantial risk to public safety. For the purposes of this section hazardous cargo shall mean hazardous materials as defined in RCW 70.136.020(1). Violation of an order issued under this section constitutes a misdemeanor.

[1983 c 205 § 1.]

Notes:
Regulations on notice of prohibition on radioactive or hazardous cargo: RCW 47.01.270. Sections:  Previous  47.48.010  47.48.020  47.48.031  47.48.040  47.48.050  47.48.060  Next

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