B.__Have a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Department of Education; and

C.__Either have successfully completed a course in radiologic technology and an examination that is approved by the board or possess valid certification and current registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or another certification program approved by the board to practice as a radiation therapist.

4.__Limited radiographer license.__For those applicants wishing to be licensed only for the limited purpose of using ionizing radiation for imaging purposes in the office of a licensed practitioner or for physician assistants practicing under section 3270-A or nurses practicing under section 2102, subsection 2, paragraph C in a clinic not required to be licensed under Title 22, chapter 405, the board shall grant a limited license and shall, in approving a course of study, training and examination for these applicants, consider the limited scope of practice of the various disciplines.__Those aspects of study, training and examination relating to patient safety must be identical to the requirements for a full license.

Sec. 7. 32 MRSA §9857, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 524, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§9857.__Nonresidents; applicants licensed in another jurisdiction

1.__Reciprocal agreements.__The board may enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions that have substantially similar licensure laws and accord substantially equal reciprocal rights to residents licensed in good standing in this State.

2.__Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction.__An applicant who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction is governed by this subsection.

A.__An applicant who is licensed under the laws of a jurisdiction that has a reciprocal agreement with the board may obtain a license under the terms and conditions agreed upon through the reciprocal agreement.

B.__An applicant who is licensed in good standing at the time of application to the board under the laws of a jurisdiction that has not entered into a reciprocal agreement with the board may qualify for licensure by