10A NCAC 15 .0208         OUT‑OF‑STATE RADIATION MACHINES and radiation generation devices

(a)  No person shall bring any radiation machine or radiation generating device into the State, for any temporary use, unless such person has given a written notice to the agency at least five working days prior to use in the State. The notice shall include the type of radiation machine; the nature, duration, and scope of use; and the exact location(s) where the radiation machine or radiation generating device will be used. If, for a specific case, the five working day period would impose an undue hardship on the person, he or she may, upon application to the agency, obtain permission to proceed sooner.

(b)  A person bringing a radiation machine or radiation generating device into this State, for any temporary use, shall meet the following requirements:

(1)           complete the registration process in accordance with Rules .0203, .0204, and .0205 of this Section prior to beginning operations in this State;

(2)           supply the agency with other information the agency may request; and

(3)           comply with the Rules of this Chapter.

(c)  The out of state registrant shall maintain with the radiation machine or radiation generating device, when located and used in this State, the following:

(1)           the current notice of registration from this agency;

(2)           a copy of the written notice submitted to the agency in accordance with Paragraph (a) of the Rule;

(3)           the shielding design, if required, in accordance with Rule .0204 (c)(1)(A) of this Section; and

(4)           a copy of the out of state registrant's operating and safety procedures.

(d)  An inspection may be conducted by an authorized representative of the agency on any radiation machine or radiation generating device used in this State.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 104E‑7;

Eff. February 1, 1980;

Transferred and Recodified from 15A NCAC 11 .0208 Eff. February 1, 2015;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 22, 2019;

Amended Eff. October 1, 2025.