National Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999 (Act No. 47 of 1999)

Chapter 3 : Nuclear Authorisation

24. Special conditions relating to nuclear vessel licence

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(1)The chief executive officer may include in a nuclear vessel licence
(a)conditions relating to—
(i)liability for nuclear damage which may determine, limit or preclude liability, despite any provisions to the contrary in any other law; or
(ii)security for nuclear damage and the manner of providing the security, as determined by the Minister;
(b)any other conditions as the chief executive officer considers necessary to ensure compliance with the safety standards contemplated in section 36;
(c)if the vessel in question is registered outside the Republic, the appropriate terms of any agreement between the Government of the Republic and the government of the country in which the vessel is registered.

 

(2)Any provision included in an agreement referred to in subsection (1)(c) which could be included in terms of subsection (1)(a) or (b) as a condition of a nuclear vessel licence, is considered to be a condition of that licence, even if it is not expressly embodied in the relevant licence as a condition thereof.

 

(3)Subject to the terms of any agreement referred to in subsection (1)(c), the chief executive officer may amend or repeal any condition imposed in terms of this section.

 

(4)A nuclear vessel licence is valid for such period as is determined by the chief executive officer, and may from time to time be renewed for any further period.

 

(5)The holder of a nuclear vessel licence is not, solely because of the expiry of that licence, relieved of liability for nuclear damage resulting from anything which occurred or which was done or omitted during the currency of that licence.

 

(6)The chief executive officer must exercise the powers conferred by this section on behalf of the board and subject to the Minister’s directions.