6 chapters · 98 sections in this title.
A.R.S. § 30-651 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Atomic energy" means all forms of energy released in the course of nuclear transformations, nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. 2. "By-product material" means any radioactive material, except special nuclear material, yi…
A.R.S. § 30-652 Duties of the director
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The director shall: 1. Administer and enforce this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. 2. Subject to title 41, chapter 4, article 4 and, as applicable, articles 5 and 6, employ, determine the conditions of employment and specify the duties of inspectors, technical a…
A.R.S. § 30-654 Powers and duties of the department
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A. The department may: 1. Accept grants or other contributions from the federal government or other sources, public or private, to be used by the department to carry out any of the purposes of this chapter. 2. Do all things necessary, within the limitations of this chapter, to ca…
A.R.S. § 30-656 Authority for governor to enter into agreements with federal government; effect on federal licenses
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A. The governor, on behalf of this state, may enter into agreements with the federal government providing for discontinuance of certain of the federal government's responsibilities with respect to sources of radiation and the assumption of the responsibilities by this state. B. A…
A.R.S. § 30-657 Records
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A. Each person that possesses or uses a source of radiation shall maintain records relating to its receipt, storage, transfer or disposal and such other records as the department requires by rule. B. The department shall require each person that possesses or uses a source of radi…
A.R.S. § 30-671 Radiation protection standards
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A. Radiation protection standards in rules adopted by the department under this chapter do not limit the kind or amount of radiation that may be intentionally applied to a person or animal for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes by or under the direction of a licensed practitioner…
A.R.S. § 30-672 Licensing and registration of sources of radiation; exemptions
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A. The department by rule shall provide for general or specific licensing of by-product, source, special nuclear materials or devices or equipment using those materials. The department shall require from the applicant satisfactory evidence that the applicant is using methods and …
A.R.S. § 30-672.01 Registration of persons who install or service radiation machines; exception; roster of registrants
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A. A person who is in the business of installing or servicing radiation machines that are required to be registered by the department shall register with the department on a form provided by the department. B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, a person who is subject …
A.R.S. § 30-673 Unlawful acts
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It is unlawful for any person to receive, use, possess, transfer, install or service any source of radiation unless the person is registered, licensed or exempted by the department in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
A.R.S. § 30-681 Inspections
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A. The department or its duly authorized representatives may enter at all reasonable times on any private or public property for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance with or a violation of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter, except that entry into…
A.R.S. § 30-683 Intergovernmental agreements; inspections; training programs; mammography facilities
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A. The department, subject to the approval of the governor, may enter into agreements with the federal government, other states or interstate agencies to perform on a cooperative basis with the federal government, other states or interstate agencies inspections or other functions…
A.R.S. § 30-684 Conflicting ordinances by municipality or county
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Ordinances, resolutions or regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of the governing body of a municipality or county or board of health relating to sources of radiation shall not be superseded by this chapter, provided, such ordinances or regulations are and continue to be consi…
A.R.S. § 30-686 Appeal; hearing
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A person who is denied licensure or registration under article 2 of this chapter or who is denied an exception from licensure or registration under article 2 of this chapter may appeal the denial by making a written request for a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 1…
A.R.S. § 30-687 Assessment; civil penality; enforcement; appeals; collection
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A. The director may assess a civil penalty against a person that violates this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation. Each day a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. The maximum amount …
A.R.S. § 30-688 Emergency action
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A. If the director finds that the public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in an order, the director may: 1. Order the summary suspension of a license pending proceedings for revocation or another action. Th…
A.R.S. § 30-689 Violation; classification
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A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation or order placed in effect pursuant thereto by the commission is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. B. The provisions of subsection A shall not apply to any emergency regulation or order unless or until…
A.R.S. § 30-691 Definition; limitation
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A. In this article, "radioactive waste material" means any residue remaining after the processing of source material. B. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, no license shall be granted for disposing of any radioactive waste material that originated as waste from…
A.R.S. § 30-692 Acquisition of lands, buildings and grounds
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A. Any site used for the concentration and storage or disposal of radioactive waste material shall represent a continuing and perpetual responsibility in the interests of the public health, safety and general welfare, and shall ultimately be reposed in the state without regard fo…
A.R.S. § 30-693 Financial qualifications; exemptions; financial security; release
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A. Each licensee, as a condition of its license, shall: 1. Arrange for and pay all of the costs of management, control, stabilization and disposal of the licensed activity and tailings and for decommissioning the licensed activity. 2. On the termination of all licensed activities…
A.R.S. § 30-694 Radiation regulatory and perpetual care fund; investment; purposes; exemption
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A. A special fund called the radiation regulatory and perpetual care fund is established in which the department shall deposit all sums and collateral received by it pursuant to sections 30-692, 30-693 and 30-695, which shall be held in trust for carrying out the purposes of this…
A.R.S. § 30-695 Deposits in radiation regulatory and perpetual care fund; reimbursements
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A. If there is a possibility that any licensed activity will result in radioactive waste materials that will require maintenance, surveillance or other care on a continuing or perpetual basis after termination of the licensed activity or will require decommissioning activity, the…
A.R.S. § 30-696 License application; review requirements
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A. The department, with the assistance of appropriate state agencies, shall review the radioactive materials license application. The review shall document, at a minimum: 1. Alternatives considered for the siting of any uranium milling or mill tailings disposal facilities. 2. Alt…