Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 48-1615

  • 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
  • Secretary: means the secretary of the Kansas department of health and environment. 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

The secretary is authorized to enter into, subject to the approval of the governor, an agreement or agreements with the federal government, other states or interstate agencies, whereby this state will perform on a cooperative basis with the federal government, other states or interstate agencies, inspections or other functions relating to control of sources of radiation.