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NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-13 - Actions to prevent violations; injunctions; penalties

26:2D-13. Actions to prevent violations; injunctions; penalties  The department may bring a civil action in the Superior Court to prevent the violation of the provisions of this act or codes, rules or regulations promulgated by the commission and orders of the department and said court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise and may restrain in all such cases any person or legal entity from violating any of the provisions of this act or said codes, rules, regulations or orders. Any person who violates the provisions of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated or issued pursuant hereto or uses, removes, or disposes of any property in violation of an embargo imposed under the provisions of this act shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $2,500.00 to be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.) or in any case before a court of competent jurisdiction wherein injunctive relief has been requested. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. The department is authorized and empowered to compromise and settle any claim for a penalty under this section in an amount in the discretion of the department as may appear appropriate and equitable under all of the circumstances. L.1958, c. 116, p. 596, s. 13. Amended by L.1981, c. 296, s. 4, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-14 - Service of notice

26:2D-14. Service of notice  Any notice, order or other instrument issued pursuant to this act may be served personally or by mailing a copy thereof by certified mail directed to the person or legal entity affected. L.1958, c. 116, p. 596, s. 14.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-15 - Existing remedies not impaired

26:2D-15. Existing remedies not impaired  No existing civil or criminal remedy for any action which is a violation of any code, rule or regulation of the commission shall be excluded or impaired by this act. L.1958, c. 116, p. 596, s. 15.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-16 - Review

26:2D-16. Review  Any code, or rule or regulation of the commission or determination or finding of the department shall be reviewable in the Superior Court by a proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ. L.1958, c. 116, p. 596, s. 16.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-17 - Approval of local regulations

26:2D-17. Approval of local regulations  No ordinance, resolution or regulation concerning unnecessary radiation adopted by any municipality, county or local board of health shall be effective until a certified copy of such ordinance or regulation has been submitted to the commission and approved by the commissioner of the department. Such ordinances or regulations may not be approved unless the same shall be consistent with this act or any code, rule or regulation issued pursuant hereto. L.1958, c. 116, p. 597, s. 17.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-18 - Radioactive materials; transportation or storage or detention pending transit; certificate of handling

26:2D-18. Radioactive materials; transportation or storage or detention pending transit; certificate of handling  No person shall transport into or through the State, or store, hold or detain pending or during such transit, any of the following materials without first having obtained a certificate of handling from the department: a. Plutonium isotopes in any quantity and form exceeding two grams or 20 curies, whichever is less; b. Uranium enriched in the isotope U-235 exceeding 25 atomic per cent of the total uranium content in quantities where the U-235 content exceeds one kilogram; c. Any of the actinides the activity of which exceeds 20 curies; d. Spent reactor fuel elements or mixed fission products associated with such spent fuel elements the activity of which exceeds 20 curies; e. Any quantity of radioactive material which exceeds 20 curies; or f. Any lesser quantity of radioactive material which, when combined with any other quantity of such material, exceeds 20 curies. L.1977, c. 233, s. 1, eff. Sept. 26, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-19 - Submission of information and issuance of certificate

26:2D-19. Submission of information and issuance of certificate  a. Any person seeking to obtain such a certificate shall submit to the department, not less than 7 business days prior to the storage or transporting of any of the materials specified in section 1 of this act, the following information: (1) Name of shipper, (2) Name of carrier, (3) Type and quantity of radioactive material, (4) Date and time of shipment, (5) Starting point, scheduled route, and destination, (6) Location and manner of storage, and (7) Other information required by the department. b. The department, after consultation with the Chief of the State Police, shall issue the "certificate of handling" upon a finding that the storage or transporting of such material shall be accomplished in a manner necessary to protect public health and safety of the citizens of the State. The department, in its discretion, may require changes in the location or manner of storage or changes in dates, routes or time of transporting such material if necessary to maximize protection to public health and safety. L.1977, c. 233, s. 2, eff. Sept. 26, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-20 - Discharge or threat of discharge of radioactivity; prevention or abatement; recovery of costs

26:2D-20. Discharge or threat of discharge of radioactivity; prevention or abatement; recovery of costs  In the event of a discharge of radioactivity, or threat thereof, resulting from a radiation source in storage or transit in this State, the department may recover from any shipper, carrier, bailor, bailee, or any other person responsible for the storage or transportation of such radiation source, the costs incurred by the department for the prevention or abatement of such discharge or the removal of the effects thereof. L.1977, c. 233, s. 3, eff. Sept. 26, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-21 - Rules and regulations

26:2D-21. Rules and regulations  Without limiting or impairing in any way the powers heretofore provided by the act to which this act is a supplement, the commission is hereby empowered and directed to adopt, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act" P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) such rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1977, c. 233, s. 4, eff. Sept. 26, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-22 - Violations; penalties; crime of fourth degree; enforcement

26:2D-22. Violations; penalties; crime of fourth degree; enforcement  Any person who violates any provision of this act shall be liable to the penalties contained in P.L.1958, c. 116. Any person who violates any provision of this act shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. The State Police shall, and any local police department may, enforce the provisions of P.L.1977, c. 233 (C. 26:2D-18 et seq.). L.1977, c. 233, s. 5, eff. Sept. 26, 1977. Amended by L.1981, c. 296, s. 6, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-23 - Obstruction, hindrance, delay or interference of personnel of department in performance of duties

26:2D-23. Obstruction, hindrance, delay or interference of personnel of department in performance of duties  No person shall obstruct, hinder, delay or interfere with, by force or otherwise, the performance by the department, its personnel or any of its authorized agents of any duty under the provisions of this act or refuse to permit the personnel or authorized agents to perform their duties by refusing them upon proper presentation of a written order of the department, entrance to any premises at reasonable hours. L.1981, c. 296, s. 7, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-23.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-23.1 - Radioactive materials prohibited from transportation or storage in transit

26:2D-23.1. Radioactive materials prohibited from transportation or storage in transit  It shall be unlawful for any person to transport or store in transit the following radioactive materials in any county in New Jersey which has an average population density exceeding 1,000 persons per square mile as measured in the most recent decennial census: a. Plutonium isotopes in any quantity and form exceeding 20 curies; b. Uranium enriched in the isotope U-235 exceeding 25 atomic per cent of the total uranium content in quantities where the U-235 content exceeds 1 kilogram; c. Any of the actinides (i.e., elements with atomic number 89 or greater) the activity of which exceeds 20 curies; or d. Spent reactor fuel elements or mixed fission products associated with such spent fuel elements the activity of which exceeds 20 curies. Any quantity of radioactive material specified as "Low Specific Activity" by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 10 CFR Part 71, entitled "Packaging of Radioactive Material for Transport" shall be exempt from the provisions of this act. L.1983, c. 345, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-23.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-23.2 - Designation or definition of additional categories or subcategories

26:2D-23.2. Designation or definition of additional categories or subcategories  The department may, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act" P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), designate or define any categories or subcategories of radioactive material covered under this act, except radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive substances, the principal purpose of which is associated with the manufacture of the radiopharmaceuticals, to be banned from areas designated by the department. The department shall only do so where it finds that such material may create an unwarranted hazard to public safety and where the transportation of the material in the area is not essential to the public welfare. L.1983, c. 345, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-23.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-23.3 - Certificates of handling

26:2D-23.3. Certificates of handling  Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 1 and 2 of this act, the department may issue "certificates of handling" on a case-by-case basis for radioactive materials covered under this act: a. For compelling reasons involving urgent public policy or national security interests which transcend public health and safety concerns; b. For research or development activities, medical therapy, or educational purposes which the department determines do not pose significant threats to public health and safety; c. For the transportation of fresh or non-irradiated nuclear fuel to any nuclear generating facility upon a finding by the department that there is no feasible alternate route or mode of transportation which involves less risk to the public; or d. For the transportation of spent or irradiated nuclear fuel from any nuclear electricity generating facility upon a finding by the department that there is no feasible alternate route or mode of transportation or method of disposition which involves less risk to the public health and safety; provided, however, that no certificate of handling shall be issued for the transportation of any spent or irradiated nuclear fuel in New Jersey unless the department and the State Police have jointly determined that adequate safety precautions have been taken by the transporter and that adequate emergency response capabilities exist to protect the public during such transportation, and the department has further determined that the shipment of such fuel is secured by a limit of insurance or other form of indemnification, either by law or privately obtained, which is appropriate for the protection of the public in view of the risks associated with such transportation. L.1983, c. 345, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-23.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-23.4 - Violations; penalties

26:2D-23.4. Violations; penalties  Any person who violates the provisions of this act shall, in addition to any penalties imposed pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1958, c. 116 (C. 26:2D-13), have all certificates of handling in the possession of that person revoked and shall be ineligible to receive any certificate of handling for 3 years. L.1983, c. 345, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-24 - Legislative findings and declarations

26:2D-24. Legislative findings and declarations  The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the citizens of the State of New Jersey are entitled to the maximum protection practicable from the harmful effects of excessive and improper exposure to ionizing radiation; that the protection can be increased by requiring appropriate training and experience of persons operating medical equipment emitting ionizing radiation and requiring them to operate the equipment under the specific direction of a licensed practitioner; and that it is therefore necessary to establish standards of education, training and experience for these operators and to provide for the appropriate examination and certification thereof. L.1981, c. 295, s. 1, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-25 - Short title

26:2D-25. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Radiologic Technologist Act." L.1981, c. 295, s. 2, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-27.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-27.1 - Additional license required to operate hybrid fusion imaging technology; terms defined.

26:2D-27.1 Additional license required to operate hybrid fusion imaging technology; terms defined.  1. Notwithstanding any other provision of P.L.1981, c.295 (C.26:2D-24 et seq.) to the contrary, a licensed nuclear medicine technologist, upon obtaining an additional license pursuant to this section, may operate hybrid fusion imaging technology. A license shall be issued pursuant to this section to a nuclear medicine technologist upon obtaining appropriate additional education or training and demonstrating competency, as determined by the board, by regulation. The board shall establish the title of the license, the scope of practice of the license subject to subsection f. of section 4 of P.L.1981, c.295 (C.26:2D-27), and the letters that may be used after the licensee's name to denote the title and qualifications. For the purposes of this section: "Hybrid fusion imaging technology" means equipment capable of performing two or more medical imaging examinations simultaneously, merging the data to form a composite image. Hybrid fusion imaging equipment shall include, but not be limited to, PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) equipment, SPECT/CT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography) equipment, and attenuation correction. Hybrid fusion imaging equipment shall not include ultrasound equipment. "Licensed nuclear medicine technologist" means a person who possesses a valid license issued by the Department of Environmental Protection to engage in the practice of nuclear medicine technology. L.2013, c.119, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-27.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-27.2 - Rules, regulations.

26:2D-27.2 Rules, regulations.  2. Within one year of the date of enactment of P.L.2013, c.119 (C.26:2D-27.1 et seq.), the Commission on Radiation Protection shall establish rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act" P.L.1968, c.140 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), for the licensing of nuclear medicine technologists to operate hybrid fusion imaging technology pursuant to section 1 of this act. L.2013, c.119, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-28 - Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

26:2D-28 Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.  5. a. There is created a Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners which shall be an agency of the Commission on Radiation Protection in the Department of Environmental Protection and which shall report to the commission. The board shall consist of two commission members appointed annually to the membership of the board by the chairman of the commission, and 13 additional members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Of the members appointed by the Governor, two shall be radiologists who have practiced not less than five years; one shall be a licensed physician who has actively engaged in the practice of medicine not less than five years; one shall be a licensed dentist who has actively engaged in the practice of dentistry for not less than five years; one shall be a licensed podiatrist who has actively engaged in the practice of podiatric medicine for not less than five years; one shall be an administrator of a general hospital with at least five years' experience; one shall be a health physicist who has practiced not less than five years; three shall be practicing radiologic technologists with at least five years of experience in the practice of radiologic technology and holders of current certificates issued pursuant to this act; two shall be members of the general public; and one shall be a representative of the department designated by the Governor pursuant to subsection c. of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2). b. The terms of office of the members appointed by the Governor shall be three years. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term only in the manner provided for the original appointment. c. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary traveling and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. d. The commissioner shall designate an officer or employee of the department to act as secretary of the board who shall not be a member of the board. e. The board, for the purpose of transacting its business, shall meet at least once every four months at times and places fixed by the board. At its first meeting each year it shall organize and elect from its members a chairman. Special meetings also may be held at times as the board may fix, or at the call of the chairman or the commissioner. A written and timely notice of the time, place and purpose of any special meeting shall be mailed by the secretary to all members of the board. f. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting. L.1981,c.295,s.5; amended 1984, c.242, s.3; 1985, c.540, s.3; 1987, c.121; 2005, c.259, s.33.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2D-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2D-29 - Qualifications.

26:2D-29 Qualifications.  6. a. The board shall admit to examination for licensing any applicant who shall pay to the department a nonrefundable fee established by rule of the commission and submit satisfactory evidence, verified by oath or affirmation, that the applicant: (1) At the time of application is at least 18 years of age; (2) Is of good moral character; (3) Has successfully completed a four-year course of study in a secondary school approved by the State Board of Education, or passed an approved equivalency test. b. In addition to the requirements of subsection a. hereof, any person seeking to obtain a license in a specific area of radiologic technology shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Each applicant for a license as a diagnostic x-ray technologist (LRT (R)) shall have satisfactorily completed a 24-month course of study in radiologic technology approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (2) Each applicant for a license as a radiation therapy technologist (LRT(T)) shall have satisfactorily completed a 24-month course in radiation therapy technology approved by the board or the equivalent of such, as determined by the board. (3) Each applicant for a license as a chest x-ray technologist (LRT(C)) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for chest radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (4) Each applicant for a license as a dental x-ray technologist (LRT(D)) shall have satisfactorily completed the curriculum for dental radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (5) Each applicant for a license as a podiatric x-ray technologist (LRT(P)) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for podiatric radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (6) Each applicant for a license as an orthopedic x-ray technologist (LRT(O)) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for orthopedic radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (7) Each applicant for a license as an urologic x-ray technologist (LRT(U)) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for urologic radiography as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. (8) Each applicant for a license as a radiologist assistant (RA) shall have satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum for a radiologist assistant as approved by the board or its equivalent, as determined by the board. c. The board shall establish criteria and standards for programs of diagnostic or radiation therapy and approve these programs upon a finding that the standards and criteria have been met. L.1981, c.295, s.6; amended 1984, c.242, s.4; 1985, c.540, s.4; 2017, c.281, s.3.