Radiation Safety Act 1999.
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Type of law
Legislation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act provides for the control of sources of ionising radiation, it consists of 14 Parts divided into 235 sections. Part 2 is dedicated to licences, Part 3 to radiation safety standards and certification, Part 4 to the acquisition, supply and relocation of radiation apparatus. Parts 6 and 7 provide for thwe disposal of radioactive materail and radiation apparatus and for other radiation safety, protection and security measures. Part 8 covers monitoring, investigation and enforcement while Part 9 establishes the Radiation Advisory Council, regulating its composition, functions and powers. Part 11 covers legal proceedings and Part 12 registration and access to information. The Act is completed by two schedules on decisions for which information notice must be given and on dictionary of terms relevant under the Act.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the control generally of sources of ionising radiation and harmful non-ionising radiation, and for other purposes.
Notes
Last amendments up to Health and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022. Reprinted as at 1 July 2022.This Act repeals the Radioactive Substances Act 1958.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No