Radiation Protection Act (Chapter 24:03).

Country/Territory: Botswana
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2006 (2008)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for the safe uses of atomic energy and nuclear technology and for matters incidental thereto.

Subject: Air & atmosphere, Energy, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Pollution control Radiation Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Transport/storage Hazardous waste Inspection Waste management
Geographical area: Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa

Abstract: This Act makes provision with respect to the control of and the protection from radiation caused by the use of nuclear energy or technology and establishes for these purposes the Radiation Protection Board. The Board shall, among other things, advise the Minister and authorize the peaceful use of atomic energy and nuclear technology and in particular the production, processing, handling, import, export, possession, storage, use, transport and disposal of radioactive materials and related substances.
Full text: English
Website: www.laws.gov.bw

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Legislation | Botswana | 2008 (2013)

Keyword: Radiation, Hazards, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX