Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§10005 Model statute
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 107— - CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY › § 10005
Summary
The Secretary must write and send states a model law about radiologic procedure safety. The model law must say states should make it illegal for people to do radiologic procedures unless the state certifies them, and any schooling required for that certification must come only from programs the state has accredited.
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Title 42, §10005
The Public Health and Welfare — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In order to encourage the administration of accreditation and certification programs by the States, the Secretary shall prepare and transmit to the States a model statute for radiologic procedure safety. Such model statute shall provide that—
(1)it shall be unlawful in a State for individuals to perform radiologic procedures unless such individuals are certified by the State to perform such procedures; and
(2)any educational requirements for certification of individuals to perform radiologic procedures shall be limited to educational programs accredited by the State.
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42 U.S.C. § 10005
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73