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Law No. 8/2017 on Nuclear Energy.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, 3rd Supplement, No. 114.
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Basic legislation Nuclear energy Radiation Procedural matters Protection of environment Environmental standards Energy conservation/energy production Pollution control Public health Standards Effluent waste water/discharge Waste prevention Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 90 days after the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 77 articles divided into eleven Chapter and one glossary, establishes the legal regime governing the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy, its application as well as ionizing radiation, for the protection of the individual, property and the environment from possible accidents involving radioactive material. This Law applies to all activities involving the peaceful use of nuclear energy or ionizing radiation in territory of Mozambique. These activities include in particular: a) those involving the use of nuclear material; b) those of the nuclear fuel cycle, including those relating to research and development and other related fuels; c) production and use of sources for medical, industrial, veterinary, agricultural, educational, training and research purposes, including activities related to such uses that may cause exposure to radiation or radioactive materials; d) others related to nuclear radiation.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 71/2018 approving the Regulation for the Management of Radioactive Waste, pursuant to Law No. 8/2017 of 21 July.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2018

Keyword: Nuclear energy, Effluent waste water/discharge, Radiation, Procedural matters, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Public health, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Standards, Protection of environment, Waste prevention, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 19/2018 establishing fees to be paid for licensing and provision of services in the context of activities involving the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy or ionizing radiation.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2018

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Nuclear energy, Authorization/permit, Radiation, Procedural matters, Environmental standards, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, Standards, Protection of environment, Minerals, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX