Protection from Radiation Act (No. 14 of 2001).

This Act makes provision for the control of activities involving ionizing radiation and for this purpose establishes the Protection from Radiation Board.
The Board shall, among other things: (a) have responsibility for all matters relating to the use and disposal of irradiating devices or radioactive materials so as to protect public health; (b) advise on policies on the safe use and disposal of irradiating devices or radioactive materials; (c) establish and operate a system to control trade and other dealings in irradiating devices or radioactive materials; (d) establish and maintain a register or registers of importers, exporters, manufacturers, users and operators of devices or materials capable of producing ionizing radiation; (e) carry out, facilitate or promote the carrying out of research; and (f) prepare contingency plans for accidents involving radiation. The Act also provides for the establishment of a Radiation Protection Fund and a register of licences granted under this Act.