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Prohibited activities

Cap. 330:01, s. 7 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) A person shall not import– (a) radioactive waste generated outside of Belize into Belize for any purpose; or (b) any goods which have been contaminated with radioactive material into Belize for any purpose if the level of contamination exceeds the prescribed threshold. (2) A person shall not– (a) engage in any activity or practice related to the acquisition or development explosives, radiological dispersal devices, or other non-peaceful uses of radioactive material or nuclear material or assist any other person in such activity; (b) develop, produce, otherwise acquire, stockpile or retain radioactive material or nuclear material for the purpose of producing a weapon; (c) transfer, directly or indirectly, radioactive material or nuclear material to another person for the purpose of producing a weapon; (d) engage in any military preparations to use radioactive material or nuclear material; or (e) assist, encourage or induce, in any way, another person or entity to engage in any activity which is prohibited. (3) A person who contravenes this section commits an Radiation Safety and Security Office
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