Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

RADIATION ACT 1983 (REPEALED) - SECT 75

    (1)     If, at the commencement of this section, a person had in possession radioactive material or irradiating apparatus, that person does not commit an offence against section 26 by reason of the possession of the material or apparatus if—

        (a)     the period of 14 days after that commencement has not expired; or

        (b)     the person has made application for a licence authorising possession of the material or apparatus and he or she has not been given notice that the council has refused to grant the licence.

    (2)     If, at the commencement of this section, a person had in possession irradiating apparatus, that person does not commit an offence against section 26 or 47 in respect of the use of that apparatus if—

        (a)     the period of 14 days after that commencement has not expired; or

        (b)     the person has made application for a licence authorising the use of the apparatus and has made application for registration of the apparatus and has not been given notice that the council has refused to grant the licence or register the apparatus.

    (3)     A person who, at the commencement of this section, was using a place for the storage of radioactive material does not commit an offence against section 66 in respect of the use of that place for the storage of radioactive material if—

        (a)     the period of 14 days after that commencement has not expired; or

        (b)     the person has made application for approval of the place under section 66 and has not been given notice that the council has refused to grant the approval.