2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 74 - Environmental Improvement
Article 3 - Radiation Control
Section 74-3-1 - Short title.
Chapter 74, Article 3 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Radiation Protection Act".
History: 1953 Comp., § 12-9-1, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 284, § 1; 1977, ch. 343, § 1; 2003, ch. 297, § 1.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1971, ch. 284, § 1, repealed former 12-9-1, 1953 Comp., a definitions section for radiation control, and enacted a new 74-3-1 NMSA 1978.
Cross references. — For the Environmental Improvement Act, see Chapter 74, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
For promulgation of standards of radiation control, see 74-1-7 and 74-1-8 NMSA 1978.
The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, substituted "Chapter 74, Article 3 NMSA 1978" for "Sections 74-3-1 through 74-3-16 NMSA 1978".
Law reviews. — For note, "Preemption - Atomic Energy," see 24 Nat. Resources J. 761 (1984).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Liability for injury by X-ray, 41 A.L.R.2d 329.
Tort liability for nonmedical radiological harm, 73 A.L.R.4th 582.
