--- title: Montana Portable X-ray Regulations description: The Montana Public Health And Human Services, Department Of Radiation Control handles the registration and regulations for portable x-ray machines. image: https://www.mavenimaging.com/hubfs/montana-portable-x-ray-regulations.webp --- ** ** expand/collapse - [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/mavenimaging/) - [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mavenimaging/) - [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/mavenimaging) - [Youtube ](https://www.youtube.com/mavenimaging) - [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/mavenimaging/) - - [Tutorials Library](https://www.mavenimaging.com/digital-x-ray-videos-and-tutorials) - [Get Support](https://www.mavenimaging.com/support) # Montana Portable X-ray Regulations ** Dec 12, 2022 5:19:00 AM / by [Chad Hutchison](https://www.mavenimaging.com/blog/author/chad-hutchison) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Montana Public Health And Human Services, Department Of Radiation Control handles the registration and regulations for [portable x-ray machines](https://store.mavenimaging.com/collections/mobile-x-ray-machine). The Montana Department of Labor & Industry handles the licensing.  ## X-ray License in Montana [Applications for an x-ray license](https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/radiologic-technologists/) remain valid for 1 year under normal circumstances. If you submit your application and something is missing, a licensing specialist will work with you to complete it. Online applications are the most efficient method and allow you to upload your own supplemental forms at any time. Paying the fee triggers the beginning of the staff review process.  ## Registering an X-ray Device The Public Health and Human Services oversees [registrations for a portable x-ray](https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=37%2E14%2E307). 37.14.307 - Registration - The owner or person having possession of any radiation machine shall: - Register such machine with the department within 30 days following the effective date of this chapter or after acquisition of such machine and prior to its use. Registration shall be on forms available from the department. - Designate an individual who will be responsible for radiation protection for the machine. Disclaimer: The information in this document is solely for reference material. Regulations change often. To be sure of the most up-to-date laws, contact your local and state agencies. ## Regulations for Portable X-ray Equipment There is no specific mention of portable x-ray regulations for the state of Montana. You’ll find all regulations that apply in the [Rule Chapter: 37.14, Radiation Control](https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=37%2E14). All machines must still follow federal code. Disclaimer: The information in this document is solely for reference material. Regulations change often. To be sure of the most up-to-date laws, contact your local and state agencies. ## Additional Resources - [Radiographic Machine Registration](https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=37.14) **Montana Board of Radiologic Technologists** 301 South Park, 4th Floor P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620-0513 (406) 841-2385 fax (406) 841-2305 **Montana Radiology License** Montana Board of Radiologic Technologists 301 South Park, 4th Floor P.O. Box 200513 Helena, Montana 59620-0513 (406) 841-2385 Tags: [Portable X-ray Regulations](https://www.mavenimaging.com/blog/tag/portable-x-ray-regulations) ![Chad Hutchison](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ce6d7639c6372ffe05fecaa6a1f45949) #### Written by [Chad Hutchison](https://www.mavenimaging.com/blog/author/chad-hutchison) Founder and CEO of Maven Imaging, Chad Hutchison has been in the medical imaging equipment market since 2003. 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