Rhode Island General Laws 23-1.3-15. Duties
The commission shall:
(1) Review and evaluate policies and programs of the state relating to radiation and advise the agency of its opinions and findings;
(2) Make recommendations to the governor, the director of health and the agency administrator and furnish any technical advice that may be required on matters relating to development, utilization, and regulation of sources of radiation; and
(3) Make a biennial report to the governor and the general assembly.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 195, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-1.3-15
- Radiation: means :
(i) Ionizing radiation including gamma rays, x-rays, alpha particles, beta particles, and other atomic or nuclear particles or rays; and
(ii) Any electromagnetic radiation that can be generated during the operation of a microwave oven. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-1.3-1