Law of Georgia on Nuclear and Radiation Safety (No. 5912−RS of 2012)

The Law provides fundamental principles for nuclear and radiation safety in Georgia. The Law aims to: (1) ensure peaceful use of nuclear materials, the respective equipment and machinery by adhering to their non-proliferation regime; (2) lay down basic requirements for the safe handling of nuclear materials and other sources of ionising radiation; (3) ensure the avoidance and prevention of all illegal activities related to nuclear materials and other sources of ionising radiation in compliance with the legislation of Georgia and the commitments of Georgia under international agreements; (4) ensure the safety of all types of activities related to nuclear materials and other sources of ionising radiation and the use of such nuclear materials and other sources of ionising radiation for peaceful purposes only, protect humans and the environment from harmful exposure to ionising radiation in compliance with the legislation of Georgia, including the Constitution of Georgia, and the commitments of Georgia under international agreements.