Law No. 8/2017 on Nuclear Energy.

This Law, consisting of 77 articles divided into eleven Chapter and one glossary, establishes the legal regime governing the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy, its application as well as ionizing radiation, for the protection of the individual, property and the environment from possible accidents involving radioactive material. This Law applies to all activities involving the peaceful use of nuclear energy or ionizing radiation in territory of Mozambique. These activities include in particular: a) those involving the use of nuclear material; b) those of the nuclear fuel cycle, including those relating to research and development and other related fuels; c) production and use of sources for medical, industrial, veterinary, agricultural, educational, training and research purposes, including activities related to such uses that may cause exposure to radiation or radioactive materials; d) others related to nuclear radiation.
The objectives of this Law are: a) enable the peaceful and beneficial use of nuclear energy and its application; b) ensure that the State complies with its obligations under the relevant international instruments, in particular the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, the Agreement between the State and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the implementation of the Agreement on Safeguards under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and other Additional Protocols; c) ensure the adequate protection of individuals, society and the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation; d) ensure the safety of sources of radiation and radioactive waste as well as the safety and protection of radioactive sources; e) to establish a mechanism to ensure licensing, control and sanctions in the context of activities relating to atomic energy.