Title 42 of the U.S. Code § 10005 - Model statute
Full text of § 10005 from Title 42 of the United States Code.
§ 10005. Model statute
In order to encourage the administration of accreditation and certification programs by the States, the Secretary shall prepare and transmit to the States a model statute for radiologic procedure safety. Such model statute shall provide that—
(1) it shall be unlawful in a State for individuals to perform radiologic procedures unless such individuals are certified by the State to perform such procedures; and
(2) any educational requirements for certification of individuals to perform radiologic procedures shall be limited to educational programs accredited by the State.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title IX, §980, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 600.)
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