X-ray equipment, radioactive materials, tanning beds, and other radiation-generating devices are registered to facilitate compliance with public health requirements and regulations and to fund state efforts for reducing the risk of unnecessary radiation to the public. Inspections are performed to ensure facilities are following public health requirements and regulations to reduce risk to the public.
Oregon Revised Statutes
Oregon's Revised Statutes (ORS) regarding radiation can be found in ORS 453.605 through 453.807.
Radioactive materials ORS 453.605 through 453.715
Tanning devices ORS 453.726 through 453.732
X-ray devices ORS 453.752 through 453.775
Oregon Administrative Rules
Radiation Protection Services (RPS) operating rules, and the rules which are pertinent for users, are found under OAR Chapter 333, Divisions 100 through 125.