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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 240

APPLICATION AND THE DEPARTMENT APPROVES THE APPLICATION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
in part from the reference to specific licensing
in former Article 43, § 689A(a). In addition,
new language is added based on actual practice
and rules and regulations adopted by the
Secretary (COMAR 10.14.02) under authority of
former Article 43, § 677 — now § 8-106 of this
title. See the General Revisor's Note to this
title.

REVISOR'S NOTE TO SECTION: Former Article 43, § 676(d)
and (e), which defined "Department" and
"Secretary", is deleted in light of the
definitions of those terms in § 1-101 of this
article.

8-102. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PUBLIC POLICY.

(A)  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.

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)  POLICY.

IT IS THE POLICY OF THIS STATE:

(1)  TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSTRUCTIVE USES OF
RADIATION; AND

(2)  TO CONTROL RADIATION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 675.

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.