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type: "LegalText"
title: "42 U.S.C. § 10005"
description: "Model statute"
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title_number: 42
title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
chapter_number: "107"
chapter_name: "CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY"
section: "10005"
citation: "42 U.S.C. § 10005"
status: "current"
release_point: "119-100"
release_date: "2026-06-26"
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# 42 U.S.C. § 10005 - Model statute

## Text

In order to encourage the administration of accreditation and certification programs by the States, the Secretary shall prepare and transmit to the States a model statute for radiologic procedure safety. Such model statute shall provide that—

(1) it shall be unlawful in a State for individuals to perform radiologic procedures unless such individuals are certified by the State to perform such procedures; and

(2) any educational requirements for certification of individuals to perform radiologic procedures shall be limited to educational programs accredited by the State.

(Pub. L. 97–35, title IX, § 980, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 600.)