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RADIATION PROTECTION REGULATIONS 2006 (S.R. 2006, NO. 37) - REG 18

Damage during transport

A carrier must, unless he or she has a reasonable excuse –
(a) immediately notify the consignor and the Department of any damage or suspected damage to a package of radioactive material being transported by the carrier; and
(b) advise the consignor and the Department of –
(i) the location of the package; and
(ii) the location of any vehicle involved; and
(iii) the circumstances in which the damage or suspected damage was caused or may have been caused; and
(c) take all reasonable steps to prevent access to the package by any person other than –
(i) the consignor; or
(ii) an authorised officer; or
(iii) a member of the Police Service, as defined in the Police Service Act 2003 ; or
(iv) a member of the Fire Service as defined in the Fire Service Act 1979 ; or
(v) in the event of an emergency, within the meaning of the Emergency Services Act 1976 , a person authorised by that Act to perform or exercise functions or powers in respect of the package.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.


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