192.410. Powers and duties of department.

MISSOURI STATUTES AND CODES

192.410. Powers and duties of department.

Powers and duties of department.

192.410. The department of health and senior services shall:

(1) Develop comprehensive policies and programs for the evaluationand determination of hazards associated with the use of radiation and fortheir abatement or elimination;

(2) Employ, and, if necessary, train the personnel needed to carryout the provisions of sections 192.400 to 192.490;

(3) Advise, consult and cooperate with other agencies of this state,the federal government, other states, and interstate agencies, and withaffected groups, political subdivisions and industries in furtherance ofthe purposes of sections 192.400 to 192.490;

(4) Accept and administer loans, grants or other funds or gifts fromthe federal government and from other sources, public or private, forcarrying out any of its functions;

(5) Encourage, participate in or conduct studies, investigations,training, research and demonstrations relating to the control of radiationhazards, the measurement of radiation, the effects on health of exposure toradiation and related problems as it may deem necessary or advisable forthe discharge of its duties under sections 192.400 to 192.490 or for theprotection of public health;

(6) Collect and disseminate information relating to the determinationand control of radiation exposure and hazards;

(7) Review and approve plans and specifications for radiation sourcessubmitted pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated under sections192.400 to 192.490;

(8) Inspect radiation sources, their shielding and immediatesurroundings and records for the determination of any possible radiationhazard and may examine any records or memoranda pertaining to the questionof radiation machines and the use of radioactive materials.