HB 197 -- Ionizing Radiation

Co-Sponsors:  Barry, Hollingsworth

This bill creates within the Division of Professional
Registration the Board of Ionizing Radiation Technology.  The
bill contains provisions pertaining to the make-up of the board,
compensation of members, nomination and appointment procedures,
terms of members, and meetings of the board.  The board is
required to establish standards for licensure, promulgate rules
for the operation of the board, establish accreditation of
schools and courses for radiation technology, and establish the
appropriate continuing education for license renewal.

The Division of Professional Registration is responsible for
staffing of the board, giving board certified examinations,
issuing certificates, establishing and collecting reasonable
fees, notifying licensees of renewal dates, refusal and
revocation of certificates, and the filing of complaints.

The bill creates within the State Treasury the Board of Ionizing
Radiation Technology Fund.  All fees collected by the board will
be placed in the fund, subject to appropriation.  All expenses
of the board and its employees will be paid from the fund.