West Virginia § 30-23-1 - 30-23-1. License required to practice.
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§ 30-23-1. 30-23-1. License required to practice.
The Legislature finds that in the interest of public health that:
(1) The people of this state should be protected from excessive and improper exposure to ionizing radiation, radioactive isotopes, radio waves, and magnetic fields energy; and
(2) A person performing medical imaging or radiation therapy technology in this state shall be licensed.
Therefore, it is the purpose of this article to regulate the practice of medical imaging or radiation therapy in this state by requiring that a person have a license, apprentice license or permit when practicing medical imaging or radiation therapy technology.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 30-23-1 ("30-23-1. License required to practice.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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