Ch. 325

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Article - Environment

Section 8-301(b)(3) and 8-306

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1987 Replacement Volume and 1988 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Environment

8-301.

(b) (1) The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations that:

(i) Require registration by persons granted a
general license; [and]

(ii) Subject to any registration requirements
the Secretary requires, recognize licenses issued by the federal
government or any other state; AND

(III) BASED ON THE ANTICIPATED COST OF
MONITORING AND REGULATING SOURCES OF RADIATION, ESTABLISH A FEE
SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL LICENSES, SPECIFIC LICENSES, AND THE
REGISTRATION OF RADIATION MACHINES OR OTHER SOURCES OF RADIATION
ISSUED UNDER THIS SECTION.

(3) IN ADOPTING THE REGULATIONS UNDER PARAGRAPH
(1)(III) OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONSULT WITH
THE REGULATED PROFESSION OR INDUSTRY TO DETERMINE THAT THE
LICENSE FEE IS REASONABLE AND DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ACTUAL COST
OF THE LICENSING AND REGULATORY ACTIVITY, AND DOES NOT EXCEED A
CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNT.

8-304.

(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;

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