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Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

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Abstract
This Act concerns the transport, by rail or road, of dangerous goods and makes provisions for the safety of transport of dangerous goods to protect human health and the environment. The Act covers issues related to permits for the transport of dangerous goods, appointment and powers of responsible authorities and offences and penalties.
Long title of text
An Act to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by road as part of the system of nationally consistent road transport laws; and to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by rail; and for other purposes.
Notes
Last amended by Act No. 58 of 2006.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No