Radioactive Minerals Act (Act No. 46 of 1968).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The purpose of this Act is to regulate the production and treatment of radioactive minerals and substances.
The Act specifies the functions of the Minister who shall: have the power to explore for the purpose of discovering minerals from which prescribed substances can be obtained; have the exclusive right to prospect for, mine and remove minerals from which any prescribed substance can be obtained, and compulsorily acquire any of the prescribed substances; and prohibit the mining, production, treatment and transport of minerals except under the authority of a licence. Offences and penalties are also provided for in the Act.
The Act specifies the functions of the Minister who shall: have the power to explore for the purpose of discovering minerals from which prescribed substances can be obtained; have the exclusive right to prospect for, mine and remove minerals from which any prescribed substance can be obtained, and compulsorily acquire any of the prescribed substances; and prohibit the mining, production, treatment and transport of minerals except under the authority of a licence. Offences and penalties are also provided for in the Act.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the regulation and control of the mining, production and treatment of radioactive minerals and substances, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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