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Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Transport/storage Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 May 2009.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 75 sections divided into eight Parts and completed by two Schedules, regulates the transport, by rail or road, of dangerous goods and makes provisions for the safety of transport of dangerous goods to protect human health, property and the environment. The Act covers issues related to permits for the transport of dangerous goods, appointment and powers of responsible authorities and offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2006)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2009.

Legislation | Australia | 2009

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014 (2017)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX