Md. Code, Environment § 8-102
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 8-102, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§8–102.
Official statutory text
(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 constructive uses of radiation;
(2) To control radiation; and
(3) To protect the public from unnecessary and harmful exposure resulting from a nuclear incident.
(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 constructive uses of radiation;
(2) To control radiation; and
(3) To protect the public from unnecessary and harmful exposure resulting from a nuclear incident.
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