(a) The Governor, on behalf of this state, is authorized to enter into agreements with the federal government providing for discontinuance of certain responsibilities of the federal government with respect to sources of ionizing radiation and the assumption of such responsibilities by this state.

(b) Upon the signing of the contract as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, the Department of Natural Resources shall provide by rule or regulation for general or specific licensing of persons to use, manufacture, produce, transport, transfer, receive, acquire, own, or possess by-product, source, or special nuclear materials or devices, installations, or equipment utilizing such materials. Such rule or regulation shall provide for amendment, suspension, or revocation of licenses. Each application for a specific license shall be in writing on forms prescribed and furnished by the Department of Natural Resources and shall state such information and be accompanied by such documents, including, but not limited to, plans, specifications, and reports for new construction or material alterations, as the Department of Natural Resources may determine to be reasonable and necessary to decide the qualifications of the applicant to protect the public health and safety. The Department of Natural Resources may require any applications or statements to be made under oath or affirmation. Each license shall be in such form and contain such terms and conditions as the Department of Natural Resources may deem necessary. No license issued under the authority of this chapter and no right to possess or utilize sources of ionizing radiation granted by any license shall be assigned or in any manner disposed of; and the terms and conditions of all licenses shall be subject to amendment, revision, or modification by rules, regulations, or orders issued in accordance with this chapter.