Hazardous Substances Act, 1973.
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Abstract
This Act makes provision with respect to the control of the manufacture, importation, placing on the market and use of hazardous substances, which are declared and grouped as such by the Minister under section 2. The Act provides for licensing of supply, letting, use, operation, application and installation of classified substances and the examination, control and disposal of imported substances. The Act also provides for inspections, enforcement measures, liability for products, appeal against decisions, legal proceedings and offences.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the control of substances which may cause injury or ill-health to or death of human beings by reason of their toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or the generation of pressure thereby in certain circumstances, and for the control of certain electronic products; to provide for the division of such substances or products into groups in relation to the degree of danger; to provide for the prohibition and control of the importation, manufacture, sale, use, operation, application, modification, disposal or dumping of such substances and products; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 15 of 1973 as amended last by Nuclear Energy Act, No. 131 of 1993.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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