SB136 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

T.D. “Ted” Little

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Lowell BarronLarry DixonVivian Davis Figures

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Radiation Control Agency, State, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications, applicants for licensure required to be United States citizens or legally present in the United States, Sec. 22-14-6 am'd. (2010-20327)

Summary

SB136 continues Alabama's State Radiation Control Agency under sunset review and adds a citizenship/legal presence requirement for licensure applicants.

What This Bill Does

The bill keeps the State Radiation Control Agency operating and preserves its governing structure. It requires licensure applicants to be United States citizens or legally present in the U.S. with appropriate federal documentation. It authorizes the agency to license, register, inspect, and set safety standards for radioactive materials and related devices, and to grant exemptions from licensing or registration when certain sources or uses pose no significant risk. It also protects confidential information and allows recognition of licenses from other states or the federal government.

Who It Affects

• Applicants for licensure to receive, possess, or transfer radioactive materials must be United States citizens or legally present in the United States.
• Businesses, facilities, and individuals dealing with ionizing radiation are subject to licensing, registration, inspection, and potential exemptions, and must comply with agency safety standards and rules.

Key Provisions

• Section 22-14-6 is amended to require licensure applicants to be a U.S. citizen or, if not a citizen, to be legally present in the U.S. with appropriate federal documentation.
• The agency may license, register, inspect, and enforce rules for radioactive materials and related devices, including amendment, suspension, or revocation of licenses; it may exempt certain sources or uses from licensing/registration if not a significant health or safety risk; and it may recognize other state or federal licenses.

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Subjects

Radiation Control Agency, State