South Australian Current Regulations South Australian Current Regulations76—Minister's power to require owner of sealed radioactive source to
carry out tests
(1) The Minister may,
by notice in writing given to the owner of a sealed radioactive source, direct
the owner to carry out in respect of the source such tests as the Minister
directs.
(2) A notice under
subregulation (1) must—
(a)
identify the source to be tested; and
(b)
specify the method to be used in carrying out the tests; and
(c)
specify the time within which the tests must be carried out; and
(d)
specify the frequency at which the tests are to be carried out; and
(e)
specify the criteria to be used in deciding whether or not the source passes
the tests.
(3) A person who has
been required by the Minister to carry out tests in accordance with this
regulation must—
(a)
carry out the tests as directed; and
(b) keep
a register for the purpose of recording such tests; and
(c)
within 14 days of carrying out tests in accordance with this
regulation—make an entry in the register containing—
(i)
sufficient details to identify the source tested; and
(ii)
the date of the tests; and
(iii)
the results of the tests; and
(d) if
directed by the Minister to do so—submit the results of the test to the
Minister.
Maximum penalty: $10 000.
Expiation fee: $500.
(4) If a source fails
to pass a test carried out under this regulation, the owner of the source must
immediately—
(a)
cease to use the source; and
(b)
prevent any other person from using the source; and
(c)
notify the Minister that the source has failed to pass the test.
Maximum penalty: $10 000.
Expiation fee: $500.