Except as otherwise provided by law, the department is authorized to cooperate with municipal, state, interstate and federal agencies in the administration of this part and in the execution of programs to protect the people from unnecessary or harmful radiation and to promote the peaceful uses of atomic energy and other forms of radiation consistent with the health and well being of people.Acts 1959, ch. 66, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 53-3304, 68-23-204.
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