The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act no. 7 of 2012.

This Act, consisting of 49 articles, and divided into eleven sections, provides for the establishment of the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority and the definition of its duties and tasks; and applies to every source of ionising radiation. The Act concerns: functions and powers of the Authority, including: regulation, control and supervision of the acquisition, importation, exportation, use, transportation and disposal of radioactive substances, and of devices emitting ionising radiation; establishing a schedule of charges for licensing of activities or practices involving ionising radiation; maintaining a system of control for the export and import of nuclear and other radioactive materials; cooperation with competent governmental or non-governmental bodies in matters concerning protection of public health, environmental protection, security and transportation of dangerous goods; monitoring and supervision for the beneficial and peaceful uses of radioactive substances; ensuring Sierra Leone’s compliance with its obligations under relevant international treaties.
Further matters covered by this Act include: inspection and enforcement activity; special fund of the Authority; appointment of board and staff of the Authority; licensing and related provisions, including licence fees, and duties of licensees; categories of radioactive substances.