Atomic Energy Act 1973 (Cap. 143). Country/Territory Uganda Document type Legislation Date 1973 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Uganda. Long titleAn Act to establish an Atomic Energy Control Board; to make provision for the control of atomic energy and radioactive materials, the protection of the public from dangers arising from the use of materials or devices capable of producing ionizing radiation and for other purposes connected therewith. Subject Air & atmosphere, Energy Keyword Radiation Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Institution Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act establishes the Atomic Energy Control Board, the Radioisotope Advisory Committee and the Radiation Protection Service and in general provides with respect to safety in relation with nuclear energy. The Board shall make recommendations to the Minister on encouragement and promotion of the use of atomic energy and protection of health and the environment. The Committee shall advise the Board on matters referred to it by the Board. The Act requires a licence to use radioactive material to be obtained from the Board and defines the responsibility of a licence holder. The Radiation Protection Service shall establish standards for and carry out control of exposure to radiation. Full text English Website www.ulii.org