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AK HB89
Bill
Status
1/30/2017
Primary Sponsor
Chris Tuck
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AI Summary
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Creates licensure requirements for radiologic technologists, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, and limited radiologic imagers in Alaska under new Chapter 08.89.
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Prohibits unlicensed practice of radiologic technology without appropriate state license or permit; violation is a class A misdemeanor.
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Establishes qualification standards including high school diploma or equivalency, graduation from department-approved program, passing examination, and minimum age of 18 years.
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Provides exemptions for licensed practitioners (physicians, dentists, chiropractors, etc.), dental assistants under supervision, students in approved programs, and armed services personnel.
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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