(1) The department is designated as the radiation control agency of this state and shall coordinate radiation control programs of state departments acting within their statutory authorities.
    (2) Pursuant to rules promulgated under this part, the department shall require licensing and registration of radioactive materials and other sources of ionizing radiation.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.13515

  • Ionizing radiation: means gamma rays and x-rays, alpha particles, beta particles, high speed electrons, neutrons, protons, high speed ions, and other high speed nuclear particles. See Michigan Laws 333.13501
  • Registration: means registration of a source of ionizing radiation in writing with the department. See Michigan Laws 333.13501
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
    (3) The department shall develop and conduct programs for evaluation and control of hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials and other sources of ionizing radiation.