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MI HB5647

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ben Frederick

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires handheld dental X-ray systems to be registered with the department and meet FDA approval standards for human use.

  • Mandates handheld dental X-ray systems have a permanently affixed backscatter shield with at least 0.5 millimeters of lead or lead-equivalent shielding.

  • Requires manufacturer calibration before first use and recalibration at least every 24 months.

  • Permits use of handheld dental X-ray systems for routine dental radiography in dental offices or situations where transferring patients to stationary machines is impractical.

  • Allows operators to forgo lead aprons if use complies with Michigan occupational safety and health standards and related regulations; registrants must make personal monitoring equipment available upon request.

Legislative Description

Health; other; use of handheld dental X-ray system; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 13521 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.13521) & adds sec. 13527.

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Assigned Pa 544'18 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Health Policy2/27/2018

Full Bill Text

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