Radiation Protection (Licensing and Registration) Regulations 2017 (GN No. 153 of 2017). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 76 of 12 August 2017. Subject Air & atmosphere, Energy, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Radiation Nuclear energy Registration Hazardous waste Waste management Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 24 of the Radiation Protection Act, concern application for and grant of a licence to engage in a practice, own a radiation source, or manage and dispose of any radioactive waste made pursuant to section 11(3) or 12(1) of the Act. “Practice” means an activity that introduces additional sources of exposure, or extends exposure to additional people, from an existing source, so as to increase the exposure or the likelihood of exposure of people or the number of people exposed. An Application shall be submitted to the Radiation Protection Authority accompanied by such safety assessment as the Authority may determine. No person shall use a sealed source or radiation generator unless the radiation source is registered with the Authority. Full text English Website supremecourt.intnet.mu References - Legislation Implements Radiation Protection Act 2003 (No. 46 of 2003). Legislation | Mauritius | 2003 Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Radiation Protection (Registration of Radiation Sources and Facilities) Regulations 2009 (GN No. 141 of 2009). Legislation | Mauritius | 2009 Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Registration, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Radiation Protection (Licensing of Radiation Practices) Regulations 2013 (GN No. 256 of 2013). Legislation | Mauritius | 2013 Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX