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Federal Law No. 1 of 2002 regulating the use of radiotion sources as well as protecting against their hazards.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Radiation Institution Early warning system Royalties/fees Transport/storage Offences/penalties Pollution control
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 19 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 provides for the establishment of the competent Directorate for controlling and regulating the use of radiation sources as well as protecting the environment against their hazards and dangers. Article 3 provides for the establishment of the Committee for Protection against Radiation. Article 4 defines competencies and duties of the Committee which are to: (a) adopt legislations, regulations and rules for the protection against radiation; (b) express opinions and give technical consultation concerning matters referred to by the Chairman of the Committee; and, (c) adopt emergency plans in order to face radioactive disasters. Article 5 prohibits the following: (a) importation, exportation, transportation, storage, production and circulation of ionizing sources (b) treatment of radioactive wastes; and, (c) installation or construction of radiation sources, laboratories for ionizing sources. Article 6 deals with licences necessary to practice the aforesaid activities. Article 7 defines licence's fees and taxes and article 8 deals with obligations of licencees. Articles 10-15 contain offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.fea.gov.ae; www.ead.ae