Chapter 74, Article 3 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Radiation Protection Act".
History: 1953 Comp., § 12-9-1, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 284, § 1; 1977, ch. 343, § 1; 2003, ch. 297, § 1.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1971, ch. 284, § 1, repealed former 12-9-1, 1953 Comp., a definitions section for radiation control, and enacted a new 74-3-1 NMSA 1978.
Cross references. — For the Environmental Improvement Act, see Chapter 74, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
For promulgation of standards of radiation control, see 74-1-7 and 74-1-8 NMSA 1978.
The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, substituted "Chapter 74, Article 3 NMSA 1978" for "Sections 74-3-1 through 74-3-16 NMSA 1978".
Law reviews. — For note, "Preemption - Atomic Energy," see 24 Nat. Resources J. 761 (1984).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Liability for injury by X-ray, 41 A.L.R.2d 329.
Tort liability for nonmedical radiological harm, 73 A.L.R.4th 582.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 74 - Environmental Improvement
Section 74-3-2 - Radiation technical advisory council; creation and organization.
Section 74-3-3 - Council duties; per diem.
Section 74-3-5 - Radiation protection consultant; radiation regulations; inspection.
Section 74-3-5.1 - Radiation protection fund created.
Section 74-3-6 - Continued care fund regulations; requirements; exemptions; modification.
Section 74-3-7 - Continued care fund created; appropriation; approval; regulation.
Section 74-3-8 - Registration of radiation equipment.
Section 74-3-9 - Licensing of radioactive material; appeal.
Section 74-3-10.1 - Fee exemption.
Section 74-3-11.1 - Enforcement; compliance orders; civil penalties.
Section 74-3-11.2 - Administrative actions; appeals.
Section 74-3-12.1 - Criminal penalties.
Section 74-3-13 - Emergencies.
Section 74-3-13.1 - Emergency powers of the secretary.