GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1171

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Sponsors: Senator Tally. (by request)

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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate.

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May 4, 1989

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF THE USE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES BY THE MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROFESSIONS ON THE HEALTH OF PERSONS EXPOSED TO SUCH SUBSTANCES.
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission is authorized to study the effects of the use of toxic substances by the medical and dental professions on the health of persons exposed to such substances.  In conducting the study, the Commission shall identify the toxic substances most commonly and frequently used by the medical and dental professions, such as regularly administered X rays and artificial substances used in dental treatment, and the potentially harmful effects of long-term and short-term exposure to such substances.  The Legislative Research Commission may make an interim report to the 1989 General Assembly, Regular Session 1990, and shall make a final report to the 1991 General Assembly.
Sec. 2. This resolution is effective upon ratification.