Radioactive Substances Act 1960 (repealed 27.8.1993)

2 Exemptions from registration under s. 1. U.K.

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(2) At any time while a nuclear site licence is in force in respect of a site, and at any time after the revocation or surrender of such a licence but before the period of responsibility of the licensee has come to an end, the licensee (subject to the next following subsection) is exempted from registration under the preceding section in respect of any premises situated on that site and in respect of the keeping and use thereon of radioactive material of every description.

(3) Where, in the case of any such premises as are mentioned in the last preceding subsection, it appears to the [F2 chief inspector]that, if the licensee had been required to apply for registration under the preceding section in respect of those premises, the [F2 chief inspector]would have imposed conditions such as are mentioned in paragraph (b) or paragraph (c) of subsection (4) of that section, the [F2 chief inspector]may direct that the exemption conferred by the last preceding subsection shall have effect subject to such conditions (being conditions which in the opinion of the [F2 chief inspector]correspond to those which he would so have imposed) as may be specified in the direction.

(4) On giving a direction under the last preceding subsection in respect of any premises, the [F2 chief inspector]shall furnish the licensee with a copy of the direction.

(5) In respect of all premises, all persons are exempted from registration under the preceding section in respect of the keeping and use thereon of clocks and watches which are radioactive material:

Provided that this subsection does not apply to any premises on which clocks or watches are manufactured or repaired by processes involving the use of luminous material.

(6) The [F3 Secretary of State] may by order grant further exemptions from registration under the preceding section, by reference to such classes of premises and undertakings, and such descriptions of radioactive material, as may be specified in the order.

(7) Any exemption granted by an order under the last preceding subsection may be granted subject to such limitations or conditions as may be specified in the order.

Subordinate Legislation Made

P1 S. 2 for exercises of this power see Index to Government Orders

P2 S. 2(6)(with ss. 2(7)and 15(3)) power exercised by S.I. 1991/477

S. 2(6)(7): s. 2(6) (with ss. 2(7) and 15(3)) power exercised (S.) by S.I.1991/563.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 2(1) repealed by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 103, 162(2), Sch. 16 Pt. V

F2 Words substituted by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 100(2)

F3 Words substituted by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 100(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 2(3)(4)(6) amended by S.I. 1990/2598, art. 2