Section 34-21-20 - Registration or licensing required for handling of radioactive materials--Misdemeanor--Exemption of materials without hazard

34-21-20. Registration or licensing required for handling of radioactive materials--Misdemeanor--Exemption of materials without hazard.It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to produce radiation, or to produce, transport, transfer, receive, acquire, possess, use, store, or dispose of radioactive materials, unless the person registers in writing with the secretary or obtains a license from the secretary in accordance with the procedures prescribed by such secretary. The secretary may exempt from registration or licensing radiation machines or radioactive materials known to be without hazard. Source: SL 1957, ch 122, §5; SDC Supp 1960, §27.17A05; SL 1967, ch 107, §3; SL 1977, ch 190, §53.