48-1602. Purposes. It is the purpose of this act to effectuate the policies set forth in K.S.A. 48-1601 by providing for:

(a) A program of effective regulation of sources of radiation for the protection of the public health and safety;

(b) a program to promote an orderly regulatory pattern within the state, among the states and between the federal government and the state and facilitate intergovernmental cooperation with respect to use and regulation of sources of radiation to the end that duplication of regulation may be minimized;

(c) a program to establish procedures for assumption and performance of certain regulatory responsibilities with respect to by-product, source and special nuclear materials; radiation producing devices and electronic products; and

(d) a program to permit maximum utilization of sources of radiation consistent with the health and safety of the public.

History: L. 1963, ch. 290, § 2; L. 1972, ch. 207, § 2; July 1.