Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

RADIATION PROTECTION ACT 2006 (NO. 33 OF 2006 ) - SECT 8

    (1)     For this Act, radiation is a phenomena caused naturally, or created artificially, that is—

        (a)     an electromagnetic waveform, quanta or both; and

        (b)     propagated through space or through a material medium.

    (2)     Radiation is" ionising "if it is—

        (a)     capable of producing ions directly or indirectly; and

        (b)     either—

              (i)     particulate radiation; or

              (ii)     electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength of 100 nanometres or less.

    (3)     Radiation is non-ionising if it is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength greater than 100 nanometres.