AB 911

This bill requires the California Department of Public Health to exempt bomb squads from public entities (such as police and fire departments) from existing regulatory requirements for conducting field radiography, which typically includes certification requirements for individuals operating radiation-producing equipment. The exemption recognizes that bomb squads use X-ray equipment and similar radiographic devices in the field to examine suspicious packages and potential explosive devices as part of their public safety duties. By removing these regulatory barriers under specified conditions, the bill allows bomb squad personnel to use radiographic equipment for threat assessment without having to meet the standard certification requirements that apply to other users of such equipment, streamlining their ability to respond to emergency situations while maintaining public safety protocols.