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Part II

57. Export of radioactive waste

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

(1)

No person shall export radioactive waste generated within the Republic of Sri Lanka, without the prior written approval of the Council and the consent of the importing country.

(2)

The Council shall not grant approval for the export of radioactive waste to a destination South of latitude 60 degree, for storage or disposal purposes.

(3)

Any person who acts in contravention of the provisions of subsection (1) shall commit an offence under this Act and be liable on conviction after summary trial before a Magistrate, to a fine not exceeding one million rupees or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both such fine and imprisonment.

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