As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth therein:
(a) "Nuclear warhead" means the same as "atomic weapon", as provided in 42 USCS Section 2014(d) and means any weapon the explosion of which involves the fission and/or fusion of atomic nuclei.
(b) "Nuclear weapons system" means any system designed for the transport, launch, guidance or delivery of nuclear warheads.
(c) "Applied nuclear weapons research" means research with the explicit goal of the development of or the use of nuclear warheads or nuclear weapons systems.
(Ord. 9733/86. Passed 11-12-86.)
Except as provided for by specific act of Congress, no person, corporation, educational facility, laboratory, institution or other nongovernmental entity shall, within the City, knowingly or intentionally engage in the following activities: development, testing, production, maintenance, storage, transportation or disposal of nuclear warheads or nuclear weapons systems, or applied weapons research.
(Ord. 9733/86. Passed 11-12-86.)
The City shall place and maintain signs reading "Nuclear Weapon Free Zone " at the City limits on East and West Market Streets in conformity with applicable State and Federal regulations for traffic control devices for streets and highways.
(Ord. 9733/86. Passed 11-12-86.)
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