Radiation Protection Act (Chapter 24:03).
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Abstract
This Act makes provision with respect to the control of and the protection from radiation caused by the use of nuclear energy or technology and establishes for these purposes the Radiation Protection Board. The Board shall, among other things, advise the Minister and authorize the peaceful use of atomic energy and nuclear technology and in particular the production, processing, handling, import, export, possession, storage, use, transport and disposal of radioactive materials and related substances.
The Act also establishes a Radiation Protection Inspectorate, provides for the licensing of the production, processing, handling, import, export, possession, storage, use, transport and disposal of radioactive material, radioactive substance or source and the handling and disposal of radioactive waste. It stipulates some general rules for persons licensed to generate, keep or manage radioactive waste.
The Act also establishes a Radiation Protection Inspectorate, provides for the licensing of the production, processing, handling, import, export, possession, storage, use, transport and disposal of radioactive material, radioactive substance or source and the handling and disposal of radioactive waste. It stipulates some general rules for persons licensed to generate, keep or manage radioactive waste.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the safe uses of atomic energy and nuclear technology and for matters incidental thereto.
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Consolidated version of Act No. 22 of 2006 as at 31 December 2008 and amended by Act No. 8 of 2008.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
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