34-21-1. State policy as to uses of radiation and uranium resources. Whereas radiation and uranium resources can be instrumental in the improvement of health, welfare, and productivity of the public if properly utilized and developed, and may impair the health of the people and the industrial and agricultural potentials of the state if improperly utilized […]
34-21-1.1. Waste disposal–Approval required–Uranium ore and mine tailings excepted. The containment, disposal, or deposit of high level and nuclear fuel cycle wastes, defense wastes, nuclear wastes, radioactive substances, or radioactively contaminated materials or the processing of high level nuclear wastes may not be established, allowed or permitted within the boundaries of the State of South […]
34-21-10. Acceptance and administration of loans and grants. The agency may accept and administer loans, grants, or gifts from the federal government and from other sources, public or private, for carrying out of any of its functions. Source: SL 1957, ch 122, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §27.17A04 (3); SL 1967, ch 107, §2.
34-21-11. Collection and dissemination of information. The agency shall collect and disseminate information relating to the determination and control of radiation exposure hazards. Source: SL 1957, ch 122, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §27.17A04 (5); SL 1967, ch 107, §2.
34-21-12. Adoption and enforcement of rules and regulations. The agency shall, in compliance with chapter 1-26, and upon recommendation of the Board of Minerals and Environment, adopt, promulgate, and enforce any rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement or effectuate the powers and duties of the agency under this chapter. Source: SL 1957, […]
34-21-13. Programs for regulation and inspection–Preoperational environmental radiological monitoring plans. The agency shall develop programs, with due regard for compatibility with federal programs, for regulation and inspection of by-product, source, and special nuclear materials and other sources of radiation. The agency may require persons responsible for facilities which may release radiation to the environment to […]
34-21-14. Incidental powers of agency. The agency may exercise all incidental powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Source: SL 1957, ch 122, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §27.17A04 (10); SL 1967, ch 107, §2.
34-21-15. Rules and regulations for control of radiation. The agency shall, in compliance with chapter 1-26, prescribe rules or regulations necessary for the control of radiation. Source: SDC Supp 1960, §27.17A04 (12) as added by SL 1967, ch 107, §2; SL 1972, ch 15, §4.
34-21-16. Unauthorized use of radioactive materials as misdemeanor. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to produce radiation, or to produce, use, store, or dispose of radioactive materials, except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Source: SL 1957, ch 122, §5; SDC Supp 1960, §27.17A05; […]
34-21-17. Opinions on construction plans–Information from federal and private entities. The agency, upon request, shall render opinions concerning plans and specifications on the design and shielding for radiation sources that may be submitted before or after construction, for the purpose of determining the possible radiation hazard. The agency shall request that the United States Nuclear […]
34-21-18. Licensing of ionizing radiation sources–Fees. The Department of Health may require licensing of all sources of ionizing radiation. The annual license shall be accompanied by an annual license fee. The annual license fee shall be as follows: (1)One diagnostic X ray system, one hundred dollars; (2)Two to five diagnostic X ray systems, inclusive, one […]
34-21-19. Rules and regulations for licensing of nuclear materials and equipment. The agency, upon recommendation of the Board of Minerals and Environment, shall, in compliance with chapter 1-26, provide by rules or regulations for general or specific licensing of by-product, source, and special nuclear materials, or devices or equipment utilizing those materials. The rules or […]
34-21-2. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)By-product material, any radioactive material (except special nuclear material) yielded in or made radioactive by exposure to the radiation incident to the process of producing or utilizing special nuclear material; (2)General license, a license effective pursuant to regulations promulgated by the agency, without the filing […]
34-21-20. Registration or licensing required for handling of radioactive materials–Misdemeanor–Exemption of materials without hazard. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to produce radiation, or to produce, transport, transfer, receive, acquire, possess, use, store, or dispose of radioactive materials, unless the person registers in writing with the secretary or obtains a license from […]
34-21-21. Recognition of other state or federal licenses–Previously issued federal license. The agency may provide for recognition of other state or federal licenses as the agency may deem desirable. Any person who, on the effective date of an agreement under §34-21-3, possesses a radiation license issued by the federal government shall be deemed to possess […]
34-21-22. Notice to secretary of extension or alteration of program by registrant or licensee–Failure to notify as misdemeanor. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person registered or licensed with the agency pursuant to §34-21-20 to modify, extend, or alter programs involving the production of radiation or the production, use, storage, or disposal of […]
34-21-23. Unauthorized exposure to diagnostic or therapeutic radiation as misdemeanor. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to expose any other person to diagnostic or therapeutic radiation unless: (1)The person giving diagnostic or therapeutic radiation is licensed to practice the healing art or is a duly licensed dentist in the State of South […]
34-21-24. Records required with respect to ionizing radiation sources and environmental monitoring. The agency shall require each person who acquires, possesses, or uses a source of ionizing radiation to maintain records relating to its receipt, storage, transfer, or disposal and any other records as the agency may require subject to any exemptions provided by rules […]
34-21-25. Individual exposure records for ionizing radiation. The agency shall require each person who acquires, possesses, or uses a source of ionizing radiation to maintain appropriate records showing the radiation exposure of all individuals for whom personnel monitoring is required by rules and regulations of the agency. Source: SDC Supp 1960, §27.17A04 (20) as added […]
34-21-26. Records submitted to agency on request. Copies of the records required to be kept by §§34-21-24 and 34-21-25 shall be submitted to the agency on request. Source: SDC Supp 1960, §27.17A04 (20) as added by SL 1967, ch 107, §2.
