CHAPTER 511

S.P. 687 - L.D. 1770

An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Licensure of Workers in

the Field of Radiologic Technology

Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, this legislation, which amends the laws governing medical radiologic technology by clarifying the scope of practice for this profession and by providing for reciprocal licensure for qualified applicants from other jurisdictions, needs to take effect as soon as possible to protect the health and safety of the residents of this State; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §9852, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 524, is amended to read:

§9852. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.