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42 U.S.C. 10002: Statement of purposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 107-CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY
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§10002. Statement of purpose

It is the purpose of this chapter to⁠—

(1)  provide for the establishment of minimum standards by the Federal Government for the accreditation of education programs for persons who administer radiologic procedures and for the certification of such persons; and

(2)  insure that medical and dental radiologic procedures are consistent with rigorous safety precautions and standards.

( Pub. L. 97–35, title IX, § 977 , Aug. 13, 1981 , 95 Stat. 599 .)