1. (a) A general license is hereby issued to any person to possess, own, receive, acquire, use, or transfer strontium-90 contained in ice detection devices, provided that each device contains not more than 50 microcuries of strontium-90, and provided further that each device has been manufactured or imported in accordance with a specific license which authorizes distribution under a general license.

2. (b) Persons who possess, own, receive, acquire, use or transfer a device under the general license issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall:

   1. (1) Assure that all labels affixed to the device at the time of receipt, and which bear a statement that prohibits removal of the labels, are maintained thereon; and
   2. (2) Immediately upon occurrence of damage, discontinue use of the device until it has been inspected, tested for leakage, and repaired by a person holding a specific license authorizing such testing or repair; or dispose of the device pursuant to section 20.2001 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20 (10 CFR 20), incorporated by reference in section 30253.
3. (c) Persons who possess, own, receive, acquire, use, or transfer a device under the general license issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall, with respect thereto, be exempt from the requirements of Group 3 of this subchapter, except for sections 30254 and 30293(a) of this subchapter and sections 20.2001, 20.2201 and 20.2202 of 10 CFR 20, incorporated by reference in section 30253.
4. (d) This general license does not authorize the manufacture, assembly, disassembly, repair, or import of ice detection devices containing strontium-90.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 114975, 115000 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 114965, 114970, 114985(g), 115060, 115165, 115230, 115235, 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-7-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 28).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) and Note filed 9-9-97; operative 10-9-97 (Register 97, No. 37).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-8-2011; operative 7-8-2011 (Register 2011, No. 23).