Malaysia legislation
Section 31
Section 31
New sections 27a and 27b
The principal Act is amended by inserting after the deleted section 27 the following sections:
“Disposal, recycle or reuse 27a. (1) No person shall dispose, or cause to be disposed radioactive waste, recycle or reuse any radioactive material, nuclear material or spent fuel unless he is a licensee.
(2)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand ringgit or to both.
Closure plan for radioactive waste disposal facility 27b. (1) The licensee of a radioactive waste disposal facility shall prepare a plan for the closure of the facility.
Atomic Energy Licensing (Amendment)
(2)
The licensee shall obtain approval of the Director
General for the plan referred to in subsection (1) before commencing the operation of the facility.”.
Amendment of section 28