The department may, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), designate or define any categories or subcategories of radioactive material covered under this act, except radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive substances, the principal purpose of which is associated with the manufacture of the radiopharmaceuticals, to be banned from areas designated by the department. The department shall only do so where it finds that such material may create an unwarranted hazard to public safety and where the transportation of the material in the area is not essential to the public welfare.

L.1983, c. 345, s. 2.