The Ionizing Radiation Rules of the State of Michigan govern the receipt, possession, use, and disposal of state-controlled radioactive material.   These rules can be viewed or downloaded from this location. State-controlled radioactive material includes naturally-occurring and accelerator-produced radioactive materials. The various parts can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format. The complete rules and the registration form are also available as a zip file.

Byproduct, source, and special nuclear material are regulated by the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Michigan.

For rules on radiation safety related to the use of x-ray equipment and other electronic devices that produce ionizing radiation, contact the Radiation Safety Section within the Department of Community Health (517-241-1989).