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title: New Mexico Portable X-ray Regulations
description: The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) runs the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program that oversees portable x-ray registration, licensing, and regulations in the state.
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# New Mexico Portable X-ray Regulations

** Dec 15, 2022 6:37:43 AM / by [Chad Hutchison](https://www.mavenimaging.com/blog/author/chad-hutchison)

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The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) runs the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program that oversees portable x-ray registration, licensing, and regulations in the state.

## X-ray License in New Mexico

The Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Program manages the licensing program for New Mexico. 

- [Initial Licensure for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy application](https://service.web.env.nm.gov/urls/RnWieovn)
- [Renewal application](https://service.web.env.nm.gov/urls/DDXTWvQH)

## Registering an X-ray Device

The Radiation Control Bureau covers the registration of [portable x-ray equipment](https://store.mavenimaging.com/collections/mobile-x-ray-machine) in New Mexico. 

- [Registration to Operate Radiation Machine form](https://www.env.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2017/04/RadiationProducingMachineRegistration_RADServices_Final-Oct-2018-12.pdf)
- [Instructions for Applying to use Radiation Machines](https://www.env.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2017/04/RadMachinesinst-5.pdf)
- [Medical Diagnostic or Industrial Radiation Machine Facility Application](https://www.env.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2017/04/RadiationProducingMachineRegistration_RADServices_Final-Oct-2018-12.pdf)

## Regulations for Portable X-ray Equipment

New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 20 - Environmental Protection, Chapter 3 - Radiation Protection, Part 6 - [X-Rays In Healing Arts](https://regulations.justia.com/states/new-mexico/title-20/chapter-3/part-6/). 

Portable or mobile equipment shall be used only for examinations where it is impractical to transfer the patient(s) to a stationary installation.

Regulations also involve:

- Warning Label
- Battery Charge Indicator
- Leakage Radiation from the Diagnostic Source Assembly
- Radiation from Components other than the Diagnostic Source Assembly
- Beam Quality

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

- [NM Radiation Control Bureau](https://www.env.nm.gov/rcb/)

**New Mexico Radiology License**

Radiological Technologist Program

**Radiation Control Bureau**

New Mexico Environment Department

Harold S. Runnels Building, Room S2100

1190 St. Francis Drive

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-4173

(505) 476-3264

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#### 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. As his business grew, he pioneered buying and selling medical equipment online and eventually began offering leasing and financing to meet market demands and help customers. His market expertise goes beyond traditional medical imaging and finance support, as he’s spearheading cloud-based lending solutions for vendors across the sector.

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