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Protection from Radiation Act (No. 14 of 2001).

Country/Territory
Sierra Leone
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Being an Act to protect the public and workers from dangers resulting from the use of devices or materials capable of producing ionizing radiation and for other related purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radiation Institution Special fund Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control of activities involving ionizing radiation and for this purpose establishes the Protection from Radiation Board.

Full text
English
Website
www.sierra-leone.org

References - Legislation

Repealed by

The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act no. 7 of 2012.

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2012

Keyword: Protection of environment, Radiation, Governance, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Hazardous substances, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International trade, Monitoring, Public health, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX