Radiation Control

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This is Article 8 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Radiation Control.” It is part of Chapter 6 “Environmental Health Services”, which is part of Title 32.1 “Health”. It contains 20 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 20 sections.

§ 32.1-227	Definitions
§ 32.1-228	Exemption
§ 32.1-228.1	Department designated state radiation control agency; powers and duties
§ 32.1-229	Powers and duties of the Board
§ 32.1-229.01	Companies listed as proficient to perform radon screening, testing, or mitigation; compliance
§ 32.1-229.01:1	Action for damages
§ 32.1-229.1	Inspections of X-ray machines required; Radiation Inspection Reports; fees; qualification of inspectors
§ 32.1-229.2	Costs of inspection conducted by Health Department; fees to be used to support program
§ 32.1-229.3	Licensing of radioactive material
§ 32.1-230	Further powers of Board
§ 32.1-231	Bonds of licensees
§ 32.1-232	Radioactive Material Perpetual Care Trust Fund
§ 32.1-232.1	Special Trust Fund for Radioactive Materials Facility Licensure and Inspection created
§ 32.1-233	Radiation Advisory Board; composition; duties generally
§ 32.1-234	Repealed
§ 32.1-234.1	Enforcement
§ 32.1-235	Authority of Governor to enter into agreements with federal government; effect on federal licenses
§ 32.1-236	Authority of Board to enter into agreements with federal government, other states or interstate agencies; training programs for personnel
§ 32.1-237	Effect upon local ordinances, etc
§ 32.1-238	Impounding sources of ionizing radiation