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Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Act, 2005 (No. 5 of 2005).

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This Act makes provision for the measures and rules regarding the protection from harmful effects of radiation. For the purpose of policy and control it establishes the Atomic Energy Board and the National Radiation Protection Authority. The Board shall be principally an advisory and monitoring body whereas the Authority shall grant licences for activities involving radioactive materials. Licence holders shall register radioactive material imported or produced in Namibia with the Authority.
Title
Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Act, 2005 (No. 5 of 2005).
Country
Namibia
Type of document
Legislation
Date of text
2005
Data source
FAO, FAOLEX
Title abbreviation
An Act to provide for adequate protection of the environment and of people in current and future generations against the harmful effects of radiation by controlling and regulating the production, processing, handling, use, holding, storage, transport and
Glossary term(s)
institution building
ECOLEX region
Africa
Southern Africa
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX
Attached files
PDF icon http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/nam78312.pdf
Link to full text
http://www.parliament.gov.na