Delaware Statutes
§ 7401 — Declaration of policy
Delaware § 7401
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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 16, § 7401 (2026).
Text
It is the policy of this State in furtherance of its responsibilities to protect the public health and safety to:
(1)Institute and maintain a regulatory program for sources of ionizing radiation so as to provide for:
a. Compatibility with the standards and regulatory programs of the federal government;
b. A single, effective system of regulation within the State; and
c. A system consonant insofar as possible with those of other states;
(2)Institute and maintain a program to permit development and utilization of sources of ionizing radiation for peaceful purposes consistent with the health and safety of the public; and
(3)Encourage the constructive uses of radiation, and to prohibit and prevent exposure to ionizing radiation in amounts which are or may be detrimental to health.
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Legislative History
16 Del. C. 1953, § 7401; 56 Del. Laws, c. 266, § 1 ; 67 Del. Laws, c. 192, § 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 7401
Declaration of policy§ 7402
Purpose§ 7403
Definitions§ 7407
Inspection§ 7408
Records§ 7409
Federal-state agreements§ 7411
Conflicting laws§ 7413
Injunctions§ 7414
Prohibited uses§ 7415
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Delaware § 7401, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/de/16/7401.