### Question
How does the law define radiation detection equipment?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 1171*, **radiation detection equipment** is defined as:

> any technology that is capable of detecting or identifying nuclear and radiological material or nuclear and radiological explosive devices

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1171*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part B-Railroad Security**

