42 U.S.C. § 10005. Model statute

In order to encourage the administration of accreditation and certification programs by the States, the Secretary shall prepare and transmit to the States a model statute for radiologic procedure safety. Such model statute shall provide that—

  1. (1)
    (1)it shall be unlawful in a State for individuals to perform radiologic procedures unless such individuals are certified by the State to perform such procedures; and
  2. (2)
    (2)any educational requirements for certification of individuals to perform radiologic procedures shall be limited to educational programs accredited by the State.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title IX, § 980, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 600.)