22 §672. Purpose - Maine Statutes

Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 2: STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH AGENCIES

Chapter 160: RADIATION PROTECTION ACT

§672. Purpose

It is the purpose of this Act to effectuate the policies set forth in section 671 by providing for: [1983, c. 345, §§ 13 and 14 (NEW).]

1. Public health and safety. A program of effective regulation of sources of radiation for the protection of the public health and safety;

[ 1983, c. 345, §§ 13 and 14 (NEW) .]

2. Orderly regulatory program. A program to promote an orderly regulatory pattern within the State, among the states and between the Federal Government and the State, and facilitate intergovernmental cooperation with respect to use and regulation of sources of radiation so that duplication of regulation may be minimized;

[ 1983, c. 345, §§ 13 and 14 (NEW) .]

3. Assumption of responsibilities. A program to establish procedures for assumption and performance of certain regulatory responsibilities with respect to by-product, source and special nuclear materials and radiation-generating equipment; and

[ 1983, c. 345, §§ 13 and 14 (NEW) .]

4. Use of sources. A program to permit utilization of sources of radiation consistent with the health and safety of the public.

[ 1983, c. 345, §§ 13 and 14 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 345, §§13,14 (NEW).