Section 45-52-170 - Regulation of Rock Quarry Blasting Operations

(a) In order to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of Morgan County and to protect the property interests of property owners in the county, the Morgan County Commission and the governing bodies of the incorporated municipalities in Morgan County are authorized and empowered to regulate and control through the issuance of permits the location of rock quarry blasting operations within the respective jurisdictions of the county commission and municipal governing bodies. (b) The Morgan County Commission and the governing body of each municipality within Morgan County shall promulgate and implement such rules, regulations, and restrictions relating to the issuance of permits as it deems necessary, from time to time, to carry out the intent of this section. Provided, however, no permit shall be issued for the location of a rock quarry blasting operation within one and one-half miles of the campus or grounds of any school, college, church, or public park or recreation area.(Act 88-781, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 193, § 1.)