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Radiation Safety and Security Act No. 31 of 2020.

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazetted 7 October 2020.
Long title
An Act to provide for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear technology; for the establishment of a regulatory body, for that purpose, to be known as the Radiation Safety and Security Office; and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Certification Enforcement/compliance Inspection Institution International trade Monitoring Offences/penalties Policy/planning Protection of environment Public health Radiation Registration Risk assessment/management Transport/storage Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on such date as the Minister may appoint by Order published in the Gazette.
Abstract

The objectives of this Act are to (a) establish a framework to protect the health and safety of people and protect the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation and to allow for the beneficial and peaceful uses of ionizing radiation and its applications; (b) provide for the adequate protection of people and the environment, against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation and for the safety and security of radiation sources; enable Belize to meet its obligations relating to radiation protection, safety, security, and nuclear non-proliferation; and establish and maintain the Office with sufficient independence and to effectively perform the functions and responsibilities set out in this Act. This Act applies in relation to all activities, facilities and practices involving the peaceful use of ionizing radiation conducted in Belize.

Full text
English
Website
www.nationalassembly.gov.bz