Section 1 Preliminary.

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

F1 In this subsection (which applies for the purposes of section E5 of Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998) “radioactive material” means any material having a specific activity in excess of—

(a)

70 kilobecquerels per kilogram; or

(b)

such lesser specific activity as may be specified in an order made by the Secretary of State;

and the power to make an order under this subsection shall be exercisable by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

F2(2)

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(3)

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Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 1(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 63(2); S.I. 2014/251, art. 4
F2: Act (except for s. 1(1)) repealed (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 63(1); S.I. 2014/251, art. 4