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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-9.2 - Agreements with federal government or other states or agencies; performance of functions on co-operative basis

26:2D-9.2. Agreements with federal government or other states or agencies; performance of functions on co-operative basis
The department may (a) enter into agreements, subject to the approval of the Governor, with the Federal Government, other States or interstate agencies to perform inspections and other radiation protection functions on a co-operative basis with the Federal Government, other States or interstate agencies; and (b) subject to available appropriations, make its personnel available for participation in training programs of the Federal Government and otherwise secure assistance from the Federal Government to maintain and improve the department's administration of this act.
L.1961, c. 124, p. 745, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-10 - Prevention of exposure to unnecessary radiation

26:2D-10. Prevention of exposure to unnecessary radiation
All sources of radiation shall be shielded, transported, handled, used and kept in such manner as to prevent all users thereof and all persons within effective range thereof from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
L.1958, c. 116, p. 595, s. 10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-11.1 - Embargo of articles with radiation hazards; tagging; prohibition of use, sale or disposal, or impoundment; disposal or return; conditions

26:2D-11.1. Embargo of articles with radiation hazards; tagging; prohibition of use, sale or disposal, or impoundment; disposal or return; conditions
Notwithstanding any other remedy available to the department, whenever an agent of the department finds or has probable cause to believe that any material, machine, appliance, apparatus or device, or any part thereof, is a radiation hazard or danger of such nature as to constitute a threat to public health or welfare, or is being operated in a manner as to result in such a threat, he may embargo such article by affixing thereto a tag or other appropriate marking, giving notice that such article is, or is suspected to be, a radiation hazard or danger and has been detained or embargoed, and warning all persons not to use, remove or dispose of such article by sale or otherwise until permission for use, removal or disposal is given by the department, or he may cause any material, machine, appliance, apparatus or device to be secured or impounded. It shall be a violation of this act for any person to remove or dispose of such detained or embargoed article by sale or otherwise without such permission.
Within 10 days after embargoing or impounding any source of radiation, the department shall give notice to the person causing the violation or hazardous condition prescribing circumstances under which the source of radiation will be returned to the custody of the person. If the person, within a reasonable time as may be fixed by the department, does not furnish satisfactory evidence to the department of present and intended future compliance with the conditions, the rights of the person, with respect to the source of radiation so secured or impounded, shall become the property of the State to be disposed of by the department on behalf of the State in any manner consistent with public health and safety.
L.1971, c. 372, s. 4, eff. Dec. 30, 1971. Amended by L.1981, c. 296, s. 5, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-11.2 - Embargo; hearing; stay; conditions

26:2D-11.2. Embargo; hearing; stay; conditions
Any person aggrieved by an embargo imposed under the provisions of this act who shall apply therefor within 30 days after the imposition of such embargo, shall be granted a hearing before the department. Pending the determination by the department before or after such hearing, the department may stay the operation of the embargo upon such terms and conditions, including performance bonds, as it may deem proper.
L.1971, c. 372, s. 5, eff. Dec. 30, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-12 - Emergency orders; hearing

26:2D-12. Emergency orders; hearing
Whenever the department finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health or welfare, it may issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as it deems necessary to meet the emergency. Such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but, on application to the department, shall be afforded a hearing within 5 days. On the basis of such hearing the department may continue such order in effect or revoke, amend or modify such order.
L.1958, c. 116, p. 596, s. 12.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-30 - Training programs.

26:2D-30 Training programs.
7. a. The program of diagnostic x-ray technology shall be at least a 24-month course or its equivalent, as determined by the board. The curriculum for this course may follow the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) standards; provided that the standards are not in conflict with board policies.
b. The program of radiation therapy technology shall be at least a 24-month course of study or its equivalent, as determined by the board. The curriculum for the course may follow the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) standards; provided that the standards are not in conflict with board policies.
c. The board shall establish criteria and standards for programs of chest radiography, podiatric radiography, orthopedic radiography, urologic radiography, dental radiography, and radiologist assistants and approve the programs upon a finding that the standards and criteria have been met.
d. An approved program of radiologic technology may be offered by a medical or educational institution or other public or private agency or institution, and, for the purpose of providing the requisite clinical experience, shall be affiliated with one or more hospitals that, in the opinion of the board, are likely to provide the experience.
L.1981, c.295, s.7; amended 1984, c.242, s.5; 1985, c.540, s.5; 2017, c.281, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-31 - License examination; in lieu certificate, registration or license

26:2D-31. License examination; in lieu certificate, registration or license
a. Each applicant shall be required to pass a license examination designated and approved by the board for his specialty.
b. The board shall hold an examination at least once every 6 months at times and places as the board may determine.
c. An applicant who fails to pass the examination may reapply for the examination; provided the applicant complies with the conditions established by the board.
d. The board may accept, in lieu of its own examination, a current certificate of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists issued on the basis of a registry examination satisfactory to the board, provided that the standards of that agency are at least as stringent as those established by the board.
e. The board may accept, in lieu of its own examination, a current certificate, registration or license as a radiologic technologist issued by another state, provided that the standards in the other state are at least as stringent as those established by the board.
f. The board may accept, in lieu of its own examination, a current certificate of the New Jersey Board of Dentistry issued on the basis of satisfactory completion of the certification examination given by the Certifying Board of the American Dental Assistants' Association and any educational requirements as may be prescribed by the New Jersey Board of Dentistry, provided that the standards of that association are at least as stringent as those established by the board.
L.1981, c. 295, s. 8, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-32 - Issuance of licenses

26:2D-32. Issuance of licenses
a. The board shall issue a license to each candidate who has either successfully passed the examination, or who has paid the prescribed fee and has qualified under subsection d., e. or f. of section 8 of this act.
b. The board may, in its discretion, issue a limited license to any applicant who does not qualify, by reason of a restricted area or duration of training and experience, for the issuance of a license under the provisions of section 7 or 9 of this act, but who has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board by examination that he is capable of performing the functions of a radiologic technologist in chest x-ray technology or of acting as a dental x-ray technologist, orthopedic x-ray technologist, urologic x-ray technologist or podiatric x-ray technologist. A limited license shall specify the activities that its holder may engage in, and shall be issued only if the board finds that its issuance will not violate the purposes of this act or tend to endanger the public health and safety.
c. The board may, in its discretion, issue a temporary license to any person whose license or relicense may be pending and in whose case the issuance of a temporary license may be justified by reason of special circumstances. A temporary license shall be issued only if the board finds that its issuance will not violate the purposes of this act or tend to endanger the public health and safety. A temporary license shall expire 90 days after the date of the next examination, if the applicant is required to take the same, or, if the applicant does not take the examination, then on the date of the examination. In all other cases, a temporary license shall expire when the determination is made either to issue or deny the applicant a regular license and in no event shall a temporary license be issued for a period longer than 180 days.
d. Every radiologic technologist shall carry his current license on his person at work. The license shall be displayed on request.
L. 1981, c. 295, s. 9, eff. Oct. 9, 1981. Amended by L. 1984, c. 242, s. 6, eff. Dec. 28, 1984; L. 1985, c. 540, s. 6, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-33 - Licenses; renewal; duration; fee; radiologic technologist; renewal within 5 years; existing certificates; CXT certification; limited certificate

26:2D-33. Licenses; renewal; duration; fee; radiologic technologist; renewal within 5 years; existing certificates; CXT certification; limited certificate
a. All licenses are renewable on December 31 of every even numbered year following the year of its issuance. A license shall be renewed by the board for a period of 2 years upon payment of a renewal fee in an amount to be determined by rule of the commission.
b. A radiologic technologist who has been heretofore duly licensed in this State and whose license has not been revoked or suspended, and who has temporarily ceased his activities as a radiologic technologist for not more than 5 years, may apply for the reissuance of a license upon compliance with the application provisions of this act, including payment of any outstanding fee.
c. Any person who, as of the effective date of this act, holds an unlimited certificate as a certified x-ray technologist (CXT) issued pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 291 shall be licensed as both a diagnostic x-ray and radiation therapy technologist until the expiration date of that certificate. Any person who, as of the effective date of this act, holds a limited certificate in chest x-ray, dental x-ray or radiation therapy pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 291 shall be licensed in that category until the expiration date of that certificate.
d. All CXT certifications shall be renewed by the board by the issuance of a license as a diagnostic x-ray technologist. All limited certificates shall be renewed only by the issuance of a license in the same limited category.
e. Within 5 years of the effective date of this act, the board may issue a license as a radiation therapy technologist to anyone upon the expiration of his CXT certificate upon the submission of a separate application accompanied by such information as required by the board and a fee as established by regulation.
L.1981, c. 295, s. 10, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-35 - Employment of unlicensed radiologic technologist, assistant.

26:2D-35 Employment of unlicensed radiologic technologist, assistant.
a. No person shall knowingly or negligently employ as a radiologic technologist any person who requires and does not possess a valid license to engage in the activities of a radiologic technologist.
b. No person shall knowingly or negligently employ as a radiologist assistant any person who requires and does not possess a valid license to engage in the activities of a radiologist assistant.
L.1981, c.295, s.12; amended 2017, c.281, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-36 - Violations; sanctions

26:2D-36. Violations; sanctions
Any person who violates any provision of this act or any rule, regulation or order promulgated or issued pursuant to the act to which this act is supplementary shall be subject to the sanctions contained in P.L.1958, c. 116 (C. 26:2D-1 et seq.) as amended and supplemented.
L.1981, c. 295, s. 13, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-38 - Legislative findings and determinations

26:2D-38. Legislative findings and determinations
The Legislature hereby finds and determines that the citizens of the State of New Jersey are entitled to the maximum protection possible from any and all threats to their health and welfare which may result from a radiation accident at a nuclear facility or during the transportation of radioactive material; that existing emergency response capabilities to abate these threats are dispersed among various State and local agencies and private organizations and limited in geographic scope; and that the dangers posed by these accidents can best be minimized by the development and implementation of a comprehensive and coherent response plan to coordinate and guide all necessary and appropriate resources and personnel into a unified course of action.
L.1981, c. 302, s. 2, eff. Oct. 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-39 - Definitions

26:2D-39. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection;
b. "Division" means the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety;
c. "Nuclear facility" means any facility which would pose a threat to the health and welfare of the public in the event of a radiation accident, including, but not limited to, atomic fission or fusion electric generating facilities, nuclear fuel fabrication plants, nuclear fuel reprocessing plants, nuclear waste handling and disposal facilities, and any other facility requiring a certificate of handling pursuant to P.L.1977, c. 233;
d. "Plan" means the State Radiation Emergency Response Plan mandated by section 4 of this act;
e. "Radiation accident" means any occurrence or event during the operation and maintenance of any nuclear facility or during the transportation of radioactive material, which results in the release of unnecessary radiation, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1958, c. 116 (C. 26:2D-1);
f. "Operator" means the company or corporation operating a nuclear electric generating facility, when the company or corporation is a public electric utility authorized to petition the Board of Public Utilities to recover expenses directly related to the operation of a nuclear electric generating facility in New Jersey; however, when the facility is being operated by an affiliate or associated corporation of a public electric utility, "operator" means the public electric utility and not the affiliated or associated corporation.
L.1981, c. 302, s. 3, eff. Oct. 27, 1981. Amended by L.1984, c. 98, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-40 - State radiation emergency response plan; preparation and adoption; revision and update

26:2D-40. State radiation emergency response plan; preparation and adoption; revision and update
The department and the division, after consultation with the Departments of Health, Energy, and Transportation and after careful review of all relevant guidelines established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall, within 18 months of the effective date of this act, jointly prepare or cause to be prepared and adopt a State Radiation Emergency Response Plan. The plan shall be based upon planning criteria, objectives, requirements, responsibilities and concepts of operation for the implementation of all necessary and appropriate protective or remedial measures to be taken with respect to a radiation accident, or threatened radiation accident, at a nuclear facility or during the transportation of radioactive material, including but not limited to, the designation of all counties and municipalities which shall prepare radiation emergency response plans, the establishment and implementation of appropriate training programs for all personnel who may be involved in any aspect of radiation emergency planning and response, the establishment of an emergency operations headquarters proximate to the site of each nuclear facility from which emergency response operations can be coordinated efficiently and effectively, the development and installation of a mechanism to monitor all temporary circumstances or conditions such as road repairs, utility activities, and floods, which may impede or preclude implementation of the emergency response plan and apprise all relevant emergency response personnel thereof, the preparation and updating of an inventory of temporary housing facilities which may be required in the event of a radiation accident, the development and administration of a communications system to efficiently and effectively discharge all responsibilities and duties in the event of a radiation accident, the preparation of a public emergency response plan for residents of the affected area, the establishment of procedures and practices to review and monitor potential threats from nuclear facilities in neighboring states and to coordinate emergency response plans with any such plans established for such out-of-State-facilities, and a public emergency notification and public information and educational program to furnish all citizens who may be affected with information as they may require to act safely and prudently. The plan shall be revised and updated at least bi-annually; provided, however, that a thorough revision and updating shall be undertaken and completed at least 6 months prior to the projected commencement of operations of any new nuclear facility. The criteria, objectives, requirements, concepts of operation, and designations shall be published by the department and division within 3 months of the effective date of this act.
L.1981, c. 302, s. 4, eff. Oct. 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-41 - Municipality with nuclear facilities or designation as affected municipality; local radiation emergency response plan

26:2D-41. Municipality with nuclear facilities or designation as affected municipality; local radiation emergency response plan
Every municipality in each county wherein is located one or more nuclear facilities or which is designated as an affected municipality within 6 months of the adoption of the designation and in conformity with the criteria and objectives, requirements, responsibilities, and concepts of operation established, shall prepare and submit to the county wherein it is located, a local radiation emergency response plan. The local radiation emergency response plans shall be submitted through the county for approval by the division and the department. The local plans shall be reviewed at least once every 18 months and revised, subject to county approval. Any municipality required to prepare an emergency response plan pursuant to this section may apply to the department for financial and technical assistance therefor.
L.1981, c. 302, s. 5, eff. Oct. 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-42 - County emergency response plans

26:2D-42. County emergency response plans
Every county wherein is located one or more nuclear facilities or which is designated as an affected county, shall, within 6 months of the designation and in conformity with criteria and guidelines established, prepare and submit to the department and the division a county radiation emergency response plan which coordinates and supplements and, if necessary, replaces radiation emergency response plans of municipalities within its jurisdiction. The county emergency response plan shall, after initial approval, be updated at least every 18 months.
L.1981, c. 302, s. 6, eff. Oct. 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-43 - Powers and duties of department

26:2D-43. Powers and duties of department
The department is authorized and directed to:
a. Carry out all duties and responsibilities established by any memorandum of understanding between the department and the division necessary or incident to the implementation of the plan;
b. Assess any danger attendant to a radiation accident, provide immediate public health and safety and other technical guidance, and coordinate on-site radiation emergency abatement procedures;
c. Provide public health and safety and other technical advice and guidance as it may deem appropriate with respect to the preparation and implementation of the plan;
d. Review, approve or modify, in cooperation with the division, all radiation emergency response plans and procedures developed or modified pursuant to this act;
e. Conduct, in cooperation with the division, public hearings annually in each designated county to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the plan;
f. Direct, in cooperation with the division, the testing and evaluation of all plans developed pursuant to this act upon their adoption, and annually thereafter, to assure that all personnel with emergency response duties and responsibilities effectively carry out their assigned tasks;
g. Develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring strategy which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the daily monitoring of levels of radioactivity in the environment; and
h. Seek and apply for funds, grants, and other forms of financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and any other public and private sources to support the purposes and provisions of this act.
L.1981, c. 302, s. 7, eff. Oct. 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-44 - Powers and duties of division

26:2D-44. Powers and duties of division
The division is authorized and directed to:
a. Carry out all duties and responsibilities established by any memorandum of understanding between the department and the division necessary or incident to the implementation of the plan;
b. Exercise operational control during any threatened or actual radiation emergency;
c. Review, approve or modify, in cooperation with the department, all radiation emergency response plans and procedures developed or modified pursuant to this act;
d. Direct, in cooperation with the department, the testing and evaluation of all emergency response plans developed pursuant to this act upon their adoption, and annually thereafter, to assure that all personnel with emergency response duties and responsibilities effectively carry out their assigned tasks.
L.1981, c. 302, s. 8, eff. Oct. 27, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:2D-45 - Duties of department of health

26:2D-45. Duties of department of health
The Department of Health shall, within 1 year of the effective date of this act:
a. Complete and update annually a study of the public health aspects of nuclear emergency response planning, which study shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, an evaluation of existing medical facilities and personnel to determine the State's present capacity to respond to any radiation threat to public health; an evaluation of the evacuation plans of hospitals and other health care facilities and alternate sources of care for patients; and an inventory of the standby plans, capacity, and distribution of all prophylactic or preventive supplies and equipment deemed medically advisable for use, as well as an evaluation of the feasibility and desirability of the State purchase and distribution of potassium iodide in order to minimize the adverse effects of the radiation accident. The results of the study, and any recommendations, shall be submitted to the department and the division for their use in preparing the plan and relevant portions of such study shall be submitted by the department to the municipalities charged with developing local emergency response plans to assist them in the preparation of such plans;
b. Establish standards and criteria to identify those persons at greatest health risk in the event of radiation exposure so that they may be afforded maximum protection;
c. Develop a plan for medical services to evacuees en route and at the sites of temporary shelter, and submit such plan to the department and the division for incorporation into the plan;
d. Develop and implement appropriate training programs for emergency medical personnel, health facility managers, and health officers;
e. Develop and implement, in cooperation with the division and the department, public educational programs concerning the effects and hazards of radiation.
L.1981, c. 302, s. 9, eff. Oct. 27, 1981.