KRS 311B.090: Restrictions on unlicensed persons -- Application of chapter.

(1) No person shall engage or attempt to engage in the operation of radiation -producing

equipment or the administration of ionizing radiation for the purpose of medical

imaging or radiation therapy in Kentucky unless licensed in accordance with the

provisions of this chapter.

(2) This chapter shall not apply to any individual licensed in the Commonwealth of

Kentucky as a licensed practitioner of the healing arts, any student enrolled in an

approved educational program in medical imaging technology or radiation therapy,

or any employee of the federal government engaged in the performance of official

duties within the state.

(3) Misuse of regulated credentials shall result in disciplinary action by the board in

addition to possible action by the credentialing agency.

(4) Nothing in this chapter or in the administrative regulations promulgated by the

board pursuant to this chapter shall be interpreted to limit or restrict a licensed

health care practitioner or provider from engaging in the full scope of practice

authorized by the license for that person's profession, training, or services.