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§ 8-702. Radiation Emergency Response Program

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: June 1, 2024

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 8. Radiation
Subtitle 7. Emergency Preparedness (Refs & Annos)
Effective: June 1, 2024
MD Code, Environment, § 8-702
§ 8-702. Radiation Emergency Response Program
Currentness
Establishment; administration
(a)(1) There is a Radiation Emergency Response Program.
(2) The Department shall administer the Program.
Off-site response organization; lead State agency
(b) The Department shall serve as:
(1) An off-site response organization; and
(2) The lead State agency for protective actions for all nuclear incidents within the State.
Duties of Department
(c) The Department shall:
(1)(i) Prepare a technical emergency radiation response plan for incorporation into the State emergency management program developed by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management in accordance with Title 14 of the Public Safety Article; and
(ii) Respond to emergencies that involve a nuclear power plant;
(2) Participate in the Federal Emergency Management Administration's Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program activities applicable to each nuclear power plant; and
(3) Procure specialized supplies and equipment for responding to emergencies that involve a nuclear power plant.

Credits

Added by Acts 2024, c. 644, § 1, eff. June 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 645, § 1, eff. June 1, 2024.
MD Code, Environment, § 8-702, MD ENVIR § 8-702
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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