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Radioactive Minerals Act (Cap. 65:04).

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

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Abstract
Section 3 prohibits mining for radio-active minerals (defined in the Schedule) except with a license granted by the Minister. Holders of a license shall report to the Commissioner of Geological Surveys and Mines on their operations (sect. 4). Exportation of radioactive materials for Guyana requires a license to be issued under section 6. New discoveries of radioactive materials by persons who do not hold a license shall be reported to the Minister in accordance with section 8. (13 sections completed by a Schedule)
Long title of text
An Act to regulate and control prospecting and mining for radioactive minerals and the export thereof and for purposes connected therewith.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 22 of 1947 as amended by Act No. 1 of 1972 and authorised by L.R.O. 1/1973.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No