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Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984, No. 304

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the regulation and control of atomic energy, for the establishment of standards on liability for nuclear damage and for matters connected therewith or related thereto.
Subject
Energy, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Radiation Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Environmental fees/charges Court/tribunal Pollution control Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Hazardous waste Liability/compensation Transport/storage Authorization/permit Waste management
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Act came into force on 1 February 1985.
Abstract

This Act has been adopted with a view to regulating and controlling atomic energy. It lays down standards concerning liability for nuclear damage. For the purposes of the Act, there is established the Atomic Energy Licensing Board, whose functions shall include in particular (i) to exercise control and supervision over the production, application and use of atomic energy, as well as (ii) to maintain and develop scientific and technical cooperation with other relevant bodies in relation to nuclear matters. The Act is composed of ten Parts, as follows: (I) Preliminary; (II) Atomic Energy Licensing Board; (III) Control and licensing; (IV) Cancellation, suspension and renewal of licences; (V) Health and safety; (VI) Disposal of radioactive waste; (VII) Appeals; (VIII) Powers of seizure and arrest, offences and forfeiture; (IX) Liability for nuclear damage; (X) General.

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