Radio-Active Minerals Act (Cap. 14.10). Country/Territory Montserrat (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1948 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Minerals Exploration Radiation Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Mining Pollution control Hazardous waste International trade Hazardous substances Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act prohibits the prospecting for or mining any radioactive mineral except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Governor. The holder of a licence shall report monthly to the Governor on operations and also discovery of radioactive material shall be reported to the Governor. The Act also prohibits the exportation of radioactive material except with a permit of the Governor. The Governor acting on the advice of Cabinet may make such Regulations for giving better effect to the provisions of this Act as he may deem to be necessary or expedient. Full text English Website agc.gov.ms