Section 8-102 – Legislative Findings and Public Policy

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that radiation:         (1)    If used properly, can help to improve the health, welfare, and productivity of the public;         (2)    If used carelessly or excessively, may destroy life or health; and         (3)    If used improperly, may impair the industrial and agricultural potential of this State.     (b)    It is the policy of this State:         (1)    To encourage the […]

Section 8-103 – Scope of Title

    This title does not limit:         (1)    Lawful exposure of patients to radiation for diagnosis or therapy; or         (2)    Medical research.

Section 8-104 – Miscellaneous Duties and Powers of Secretary

    (a)    The Secretary shall:         (1)    Administer this title and the rules and regulations adopted under this title;         (2)    Develop comprehensive policies and programs to evaluate, determine, and lessen hazards that are associated with the use of radiation;         (3)    Advise, consult, and cooperate with:             (i)    Experts in the field of radiation control;             (ii)    Other agencies of this State;             (iii)    The federal government;             (iv)    Other […]

Section 8-105 – Emergency Action

    (a)    Whenever the Secretary finds that an emergency exists, the Secretary may issue an order:         (1)    Stating that the emergency exists; and         (2)    Requiring any action that the Secretary finds necessary to meet the emergency.     (b)    Every order issued under this section is effective immediately.

Section 8-106 – Power of Secretary to Adopt Rules and Regulations

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary may adopt rules and regulations for control of sources of radiation.     (b)    The Secretary may not adopt any rule or regulation for control of a source of radiation unless the requirements of this section and the Administrative Procedure Act are met.     (c)    The Secretary may not adopt any […]

Section 8-107 – Limitations on Local Regulation

    (a)    A county, municipality, or board of health may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or regulation that is inconsistent with this title or any rule or regulation adopted under this title.     (b)    This title does not limit the power of a county, a municipality, or a board of health to adopt ordinances, rules, or regulations […]

Section 8-108 – State-Federal Agreements

    On behalf of this State, the Governor may make agreements with the federal government for the federal government to discontinue certain of its responsibilities with respect to sources of radiation and for this State to assume the discontinued responsibilities.