Kansas Statutes 48-1602. Purposes
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 48-1602
- Radiation: means : (1) Ionizing radiation including gamma rays, X-rays, alpha particles, beta particles, and including neutrons; (2) any electromagnetic radiation other than ionizing radiation which is generated during the operation of an electronic product; or (3) any sonic, ultrasonic, or infrasonic wave which is emitted from an electronic product as a result of the operation of an electronic circuit in such product. See Kansas Statutes 48-1603
- Sources of radiation: means , collectively, radioactive material and radiation generating equipment. See Kansas Statutes 48-1603
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
It is the purpose of this act to effectuate the policies set forth in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 48-1601 by providing for:
(a) A program of effective regulation of sources of radiation for the protection of the public health and safety;
(b) 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 to the end that duplication of regulation may be minimized;
(c) a program to establish procedures for assumption and performance of certain regulatory responsibilities with respect to by-product, source and special nuclear materials; radiation producing devices and electronic products; and
(d) a program to permit maximum utilization of sources of radiation consistent with the health and safety of the public.