Singapore legislation

Clause 19

Taking samples and testing radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus

(1)

The Director, any authorised officer or a police officer authorised to act under section 18 may —

(a)

take without payment such samples of any material which he believes to be a radioactive material as are necessary for the purpose of examination and testing thereof;

(b)

examine and calibrate any irradiating apparatus or any apparatus which he believes to be an irradiating apparatus;

(c)

examine the premises where such radioactive materials or irradiating apparatus is kept;

(d)

examine records, registers and other documents; and

(e)

seal, seize and detain any radioactive substance, irradiating apparatus or books and documents found as may be considered necessary.

(2)

Any person who refuses, fails or neglects to comply with any demand or requisition made by any person under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.

Read in full context — Radiation Protection Bill →