NC H590

Creates the "Patient Safety in Medical Imaging Act" establishing mandatory licensure for radiologic technologists, radiation therapists, sonographers, and other medical imaging professionals in North Carolina through a new Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners

Establishes a 9-member Board appointed by the Governor with 3-year terms, including representatives from nuclear medicine, radiology, radiation therapy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, sonography, and a public member

Sets licensure requirements including minimum age of 18, high school diploma, completion of approved educational programs, and certification from recognized organizations such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Authorizes licensing fees up to $100 for initial applications, $150 for biennial renewal, and $75 for late fees, with licenses expiring biennially on the licensee's birth month

Exempts licensed practitioners, dental hygienists, dental assistants with qualifying credentials, resident physicians, students under supervision, federal employees, veterinarians and their staff, and certified nurse anesthetists from licensure requirements; violations constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor