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Ionising Radiation Protection Act, 2005 (No. 16 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Radiation Protection Authority and to define its functions and powers; to provide for the protection of the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing ionising radiation; to repeal and replace the Ionising Radiation Act, 1972; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy
Keyword
Radiation Institution Authorization/permit Pollution control Energy conservation/energy production Hazardous waste
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act establishes the Radiation Protection Authority as a body corporate and constitutes the Radiation Protection Authority Board. It also provides rules relative to practices and sources capable of producing ionising radiation or release of radioactive substances or material. Unless otherwise provided in this Act or in Regulations made under it, radioactive material shall not be considered to be harmful if it contains radioactivity which is below the exemption levels.

Full text
English
Website
www.zambialii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Environment Protection and Pollution Control Act, 1990 (Cap. 204).

Legislation | Zambia | 1990 (2006)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Radiation, Basic legislation, Institution, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ionising Radiations Act.

Legislation | Zambia | 1975 (1997)

Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ionising Radiation Protection (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 19 of 2011).

Legislation | Zambia | 2011

Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX