49 U.S.C. § 5114 : US Code - Section 5114: Air transportation of ionizing radiation material

Search 49 U.S.C. § 5114 : US Code - Section 5114: Air transportation of ionizing radiation material

(a) Transporting in Air Commerce. - Material that emits ionizing
radiation spontaneously may be transported on a passenger-carrying
aircraft in air commerce (as defined in section 40102(a) of this
title) only if the material is intended for a use in, or incident
to, research or medical diagnosis or treatment and does not present
an unreasonable hazard to health and safety when being prepared
for, and during, transportation.
(b) Procedures. - The Secretary shall prescribe procedures for
monitoring and enforcing regulations prescribed under this section.
(c) Nonapplication. - This section does not apply to material the
Secretary decides does not pose a significant hazard to health or
safety when transported because of its low order of radioactivity.