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<section article="gen" article_name="Environment" number="8-304" title_number="8" title_name="Radiation" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Regulation of Radiation Sources">
  <level label="a">
    <text>In this section, “radiation machine” means any device that is capable of producing radiation.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>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.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Govern the issuance, suspension, and revocation of licenses for individuals who inspect radiation machines and individuals authorized to inspect radiation machines in the State under §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Establish inspection procedures and a schedule for the periodic inspection and certification of radiation machines;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>Establish a biennial fee schedule in accordance with § 8–301(b)(1)(iii) of this subtitle that is sufficient only to cover the costs to the Department of issuing the certificate and regulating the use of radiation; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>Provide for penalties for the failure to certify radiation machines.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
