42 U.S.C. § 10005

Model statute

In order to encourage the administration of accreditation and certification programs by the States, the Secretary shall prepare and transmit to the States a model statute for radiologic procedure safety. Such model statute shall provide that—

(1)

it shall be unlawful in a State for individuals to perform radiologic procedures unless such individuals are certified by the State to perform such procedures; and

(2)

any educational requirements for certification of individuals to perform radiologic procedures shall be limited to educational programs accredited by the State.

( Pub. L. 97–35, title IX, § 980 , Aug. 13, 1981 , 95 Stat. 600 .)