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. ANNOTATIONSRepeals 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 — Laws 1971, ch. 284, § 1, repealed former 12-9-1, 1953 Comp., a definitions section for radiation control, and enacted a new 74-3-1 NMSA 1978.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.
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