LAC 33:XV.701. Purpose and Scope

A. This Chapter establishes requirements and provisions for the use of radionuclides in the healing arts and for issuance of licenses authorizing the medical use of this material. These requirements and provisions provide for the protection of the public health and safety. The requirements and provisions of this Chapter are in addition to, and not in substitution for, other applicable provisions of LAC 33:XV.Chapters 1, 3, 4, and 10. The requirements and provisions of these regulations apply to applicants and licensees subject to this Chapter unless specifically exempted. The definitions of some terms used in this Chapter may be found in LAC 33:XV.Chapters 1 and 6. Nothing in this Chapter relieves the licensee from complying with applicable FDA, other federal and state requirements governing radioactive drugs or devices.