Ionising Radiation Protection Act, 2005 (No. 16 of 2005). Country/Territory Zambia Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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