Declaration of policy.
G.S. 104E-3
in effect§ 104E-3. Declaration of policy.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina in furtherance of its responsibility to protect the public health and safety:
(1) To institute and maintain a program to permit development and utilization of sources of radiation for purposes consistent with the health and safety of the public; and
(2) To prevent any associated harmful effects of radiation upon the public through the institution and maintenance of a regulatory program for all sources of radiation, providing for:
a. A single, effective system of regulation within the State;
b. A system consonant insofar as possible with those of other states; and
c. Compatibility with the standards and regulatory programs of the federal government for by-product, source and special nuclear materials. (1975, c. 718, s. 1.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_104E/GS_104E-3.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026