{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-481-2160","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-481-2160","heading":"General requirements for the issuance of a registration for particle accelerators","body":"In addition to the requirements of Part II (12VAC5-481-260 et seq.) or III (12VAC5-481-380 et seq.) of this chapter, a registration application for use of a particle accelerator will be approved only if the agency determines that:\n\n1. The applicant is qualified by reason of training and experience to use the accelerator in question for the purpose requested in accordance with this part and Parts IV (12VAC5-481-600 et seq.) and X (12VAC5-481-2250 et seq.) of this chapter in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property;\n\n2. The applicant's proposed or existing equipment, facilities, and operating and emergency procedures are adequate to protect health and minimize danger to public health and safety or property;\n\n3. The issuance of the registration will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public, and the applicant satisfies any applicable special requirement in 12VAC5-481-2170;\n\n4. The applicant has appointed a radiation safety officer;\n\n5. The applicant and the applicant's staff have substantial experience in the use of particle accelerators and training sufficient for application to its intended uses;\n\n6. The applicant has established a radiation safety committee to approve, in advance, proposals for uses of particle accelerators, whenever deemed necessary by the agency; and\n\n7. The applicant has an adequate training program for operators of particle accelerators.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 481. Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations","Part IX. Radiation Safety Requirements For Particle Accelerators","Article 2. Registration Procedures"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter481/section2160/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:30Z","sha256":"e6cdcdc7ef5ed5a80efa0464a2f2589a38052906aab731b9ab70cb973de17a15","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-481-2150","next":"us-va/12vac5-481-2170"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}