Md. Code, Environment § 8-304
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 8-304, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§8–304.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, “radiation machine” means any device that is capable of producing radiation.
(b) After July 1, 1986, except for dental or veterinary diagnosis or treatment, a person may not use any radiation machine that is a source of radiation that is not certified as complying with this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
(c) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to:
(1) Govern the issuance, suspension, and revocation of licenses for individuals who inspect radiation machines;
(2) Establish inspection procedures and a schedule for the periodic inspection and certification of radiation machines;
(3) Establish a biennial fee schedule in accordance with § 8-301(b)(1)(iii) of this subtitle that is sufficient only to cover the costs to the Department of issuing the certificate and regulating the use of radiation; and
(4) Provide for penalties for the failure to certify radiation machines.
(b) After July 1, 1986, except for dental or veterinary diagnosis or treatment, a person may not use any radiation machine that is a source of radiation that is not certified as complying with this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
(c) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to:
(1) Govern the issuance, suspension, and revocation of licenses for individuals who inspect radiation machines;
(2) Establish inspection procedures and a schedule for the periodic inspection and certification of radiation machines;
(3) Establish a biennial fee schedule in accordance with § 8-301(b)(1)(iii) of this subtitle that is sufficient only to cover the costs to the Department of issuing the certificate and regulating the use of radiation; and
(4) Provide for penalties for the failure to certify radiation machines.
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