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AK HB89

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2017

Primary Sponsor

Chris Tuck

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates licensure requirements for radiologic technologists, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, and limited radiologic imagers in Alaska under new Chapter 08.89.

  • Prohibits unlicensed practice of radiologic technology without appropriate state license or permit; violation is a class A misdemeanor.

  • Establishes qualification standards including high school diploma or equivalency, graduation from department-approved program, passing examination, and minimum age of 18 years.

  • Provides exemptions for licensed practitioners (physicians, dentists, chiropractors, etc.), dental assistants under supervision, students in approved programs, and armed services personnel.

  • Authorizes department to impose disciplinary sanctions including license revocation, suspension, censure, probation, and practice limitations for violations; most provisions effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

License Radiologic/nuc. Med Technologists

Physicians

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

1/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce1/30/2017

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