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