Section 8-102 - Legislative findings and public policy.
§ 8-102. Legislative findings and public policy.
(a) Legislative findings.- The General Assembly finds that radiation:
(1) If used properly, can help to improve the health, welfare, and productivity of the public;
(2) If used carelessly or excessively, may destroy life or health; and
(3) If used improperly, may impair the industrial and agricultural potential of this State.
(b) Policy.- It is the policy of this State:
(1) To encourage the constructive uses of radiation; and
(2) To control radiation.
[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 675; 1982, ch. 240, § 2.]