(1) To institute and maintain a program to permit development and utilization of sources of radiation for purposes consistent with the health and safety of the public.
(2) To prevent any associated harmful effects of radiation upon the public through the institution and maintenance of a regulatory program for all sources of radiation, providing for:
(a) A single effective system of regulation within the state.
(b) A system consonant with those of other states.
(c) Compatibility with the standards and regulatory programs of the Federal Government for byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials.
History.—s. 1, ch. 78-373; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 18, ch. 84-190; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Note.—Former s. 290.021.
Structure Florida Statutes
404.022 - Declaration of Policy.
404.042 - Designation of State Radiation Protection Agency.
404.051 - Powers and Duties of the Department of Health.
404.0614 - Licensing of Commercial Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Facilities.
404.0617 - Siting of Commercial Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Facilities.
404.071 - Inspection, Agreements, and Training Programs.
404.101 - Impounding of Sources of Radiation.
404.111 - Surety Requirements.
404.121 - Perpetual Care Trust Funds.
404.122 - Radiation Protection Trust Fund.
404.162 - Administrative Penalties; Emergency Orders.
404.166 - County or Municipal Regulation Prohibited.
404.20 - Transportation of Radioactive Materials.
404.22 - Radiation Machines and Components; Inspection.
404.30 - Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Compact; Party State.