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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 37A. Zoning » Article 1. Radio Astronomy Zoning Act

§37A-1-2. Restrictions — Within Two Miles of Facility

It shall be illegal to operate or cause to be operated any electrical equipment within a two-mile radius of the reception equipment of any radio astronomy facility if such operation causes interference with reception by said radio astronomy facility of radio waves emanating from any nonterrestrial source.

§37A-1-3. Same — Within Ten Miles of Facility

It shall be unlawful to operate or cause to be operated any electrical equipment within a radius of ten miles of the reception equipment of any radio astronomy facility, if the instantaneous peak field strength of the emanation from such electrical equipment is in excess of: Ten microvolts per meter measured at a distance of […]

§37A-1-4. Applicability of Article to Existing Equipment

Nothing in this article shall be construed to render unlawful the continued operation of electrical equipment within a ten-mile radius of a radio astronomy site if such equipment existed within such distance of such site previous to the commencement of operation of such radio astronomy facility; or if such equipment is intended as a replacement […]

§37A-1-5. Violations of Article

Any person knowingly operating or causing to be operated electrical equipment in violation of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine of $50 plus an additional fine of $50 for each day such electrical equipment is knowingly operated after receipt by such person of written notice from the prosecuting attorney of […]

§37A-1-6. Same — Injunctive Relief

The operation of any electrical equipment in violation of this article shall be enjoined by the circuit court of the county in which such electrical equipment is located upon petition filed by the prosecuting attorney of such county or by the Attorney General of this state irrespective of any other legal remedy available.