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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall make, acquire, receive, possess, lease, lend, use, donate, service, transfer, transport, install, or dispose of a source of ionizing radiation, radioactive material, or radioactive waste in the District.
(b)(1) A person shall be licensed, certified, or registered in order to:
(A) Make, acquire, receive, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of a source of ionizing radiation, radioactive material, or radioactive waste in the District;
(B) Operate, receive, possess, use, transfer, own, acquire, or dispose of an ionizing radiation machine or equipment in the District;
(C) Own, operate, or manage a radiation machine facility in the District where an ionizing radiation machine or equipment is installed, located, or used; or
(D) Operate as an ionizing radiation machine or equipment supplier in the District.
(2) Paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection shall not apply to an individual licensed to practice medical radiation technology in a category authorized to operate an ionizing radiation machine or equipment pursuant to subchapter VIII-G of Chapter 12 of Title 3 [§ 3-1208.91 et seq.].
(3) Paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall not apply to a solid waste facility permitted pursuant to Chapter 10C of Subtitle B of Title 8 [§ 8-1051 et seq.] (“Solid Waste Act”), if the facility's contact with radioactive waste is unintentional and its handling or disposal of the radioactive waste is consistent with its obligations under the Solid Waste Act.
(c) All ionizing radiation machines or equipment in the District shall be registered with the Mayor.
(d) The Mayor, through rulemaking, may:
(1) Require, and establish standards and procedures for, the licensure, registration, or certification of a person who:
(A) Operates, receives, possesses, uses, transfers, owns, acquires, or disposes of a nonionizing radiation medical machine or equipment; except, that this subparagraph shall not apply to an individual licensed to practice medical radiation technology in a category authorized to operate such machinery or equipment pursuant to subchapter VIII-G of Chapter 12 of Title 3 [§ 3-1208.91 et seq.];
(B) Owns, operates, or manages a radiation machine facility where a nonionizing radiation medical machine or equipment is installed, located, or used; or
(C) Operates as a nonionizing radiation medical machine or equipment supplier;
(2) Require, and establish standards and procedures for, the registration of nonionizing radiation medical machines or equipment;
(3) Establish requirements and standards for the:
(A) Use of ionizing radiation machines or equipment, nonionizing radiation medical machines or equipment, and radioactive material;
(B) Operation of radiation machine facilities; and
(C) Receipt, possession, use, transfer, and disposal of sources of ionizing radiation or nonionizing radiation medical machines or equipment.
(4) Restrict or exclude persons who are unqualified or otherwise fail to observe the provisions of this chapter or rules issued pursuant to this chapter from acquiring, receiving, possessing, using, transferring, or disposing of a source of ionizing radiation, radioactive material, radioactive waste, or nonionizing radiation medical machines or equipment;
(5) Establish recordkeeping requirements for purchases, sales, transfers, and disposals of ionizing radiation machines or equipment and nonionizing radiation medical machines or equipment; and
(6) Establish fees for:
(A) The application and issuance of new, duplicate, amended, and renewal licenses, registrations, certificates, and accreditations;
(B) Exemption requests and issuances;
(C) Compliance inspections; and
(D) Such other actions under this chapter as the Mayor deems appropriate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 8-1552. Regulation of radiation; licensure, certification, and registration requirements. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-8-1552/
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