{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-environment-8-102","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Environment § 8–102","heading":"","body":"(a) The General Assembly finds that radiation:\n(1) If used properly, can help to improve the health, welfare, and productivity of the public;\n(2) If used carelessly or excessively, may destroy life or health; and\n(3) If used improperly, may impair the industrial and agricultural potential of this State.\n(b) It is the policy of this State:\n(1) To encourage the constructive uses of radiation;\n(2) To control radiation; and\n(3) To protect the public from unnecessary and harmful exposure resulting from a nuclear incident.","path":["Article - Environment"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gen\u0026section=8-102","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:58Z","sha256":"02ce270c2a97070d337f65abfb0e681ff046b6e11c2f019d393112f9cb919541","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-environment-8-101","next":"us-md/md.-code-environment-8-103"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}