Massachusetts § 5J - Radiation treatment; clinical precautions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5J — Radiation treatment; clinical precautions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5J. Radiation treatment; clinical precautions
Section 5J. Any person who administers radiation treatment of any kind to another person shall use lead shields to protect such other person when clinically appropriate. If such other person is a female, any person who so administers such radiation treatment shall inform her that radiation can be hazardous to an unborn child, shall inquire whether such female believes she is pregnant, and if the answer is affirmative, take clinically appropriate precautions before administering such treatment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5J
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5J cover?
Section 5J ("Radiation treatment; clinical precautions") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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