Radioactive Material General License Registration Details


Radioactive Material General License Registration

General Info - Statewide License


As an Agreement State under the Atomic Energy Act, Maryland requires most recipients of generally licensed radioactive material to register with MDE’s Radiological Health Program.

The licensee must:

1. Meet the requirements in the Maryland regulations;
2. Register the general licensed sources of radiation with the Department; and
3. Pay a fee for each separate facility site with possession of the general licensed material. 


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    Approval time

  • $50.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the License

Ready to get your license? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. Within 30 days of receipt of the general licensed material, the company must register the radiation sources with MDE’s Radiological Health Program. Information specific to registration can be found here.

  2. A company with generally licensed material must pay the current annual fee for each company site that has generally licensed radioactive material. All users of this material must remain in compliance with COMAR 26.12.01.01 Section C.22 regulations.

Apply for the License

  • Online Application

    Complete the form

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  • Download form

    Download the application .PDF file

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Agency/Contact

License Issuer - Information

Who issues the license?

Maryland Department of Environment

Contact Information

Atnatiwos Meshesha

Email: atnatiwos.meshesha@maryland.gov

Tel: (410) 537-3300