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[CITE: 42USC10002]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
        CHAPTER 107--CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY
 
Sec. 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, Sec. 977, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 599.)
