N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12 § 50.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 50.2 - Application

(a) General. Except as herein provided, this Part (rule) shall apply throughout the State of New York to every person subject to the jurisdiction of the Labor Law who, in any industry, trade, occupation or process, transfers, receives, possesses or uses any laser while such laser is free from and not subject to the regulatory powers and jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Health or the New York City Department of Health. This Part (rule) also applies to every person subject to the jurisdiction of the Labor Law who, in any industry, trade, occupation or process, engages in the installation, testing or servicing of any such laser or laser equipment that may result in the exposure of such person to laser radiation and other hazards associated with lasers.

(b) Human use. Nothing in the Part (rule) shall be construed as limiting the use of lasers in the healing of humans when done by or under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York.

(c) Animal use. Nothing in this Part (rule) shall be construed as limiting the use of lasers in the healing of animals when done by or under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of New York.

(d) Federal statute. Nothing in this Part (rule) effects requirements promulgated pursuant to any Federal statute and applicable in the State of New York.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 § 50.2