S.L. 653.5 Art. 4Application.

(1) These regulations shall apply to all practices and work activities which involve a risk from ionizing radiation emanating from an artificial source or from a natural radiation source in cases where natural radionuclides are or have been processed in view of their radioactive, fissile or fertile properties, namely:

(a) the production, processing, handling, use, holding, storage, transport, supply, import to and export from Malta, transit through Maltese territory and disposal of radioactive substances;

(b) the operation of any electrical equipment emitting ionizing radiation and containing components operating at a potential difference of more than 5 kV:

(c) discontinuance or cessation of a practice or work activity involving radioactive substances and devices that produce radiation and are used for industrial, medical, agricultural, research and education purposes;

(d) any other practice or work activity specified from time to time by the Board.

(2) In accordance with Part II, these regulations shall apply to nuclear material used for peaceful purposes while in international nuclear transport, and as applicable to domestic use, storage and transport.

(3) In accordance with Part XII they shall also apply to work activities which are not covered by subregulation (1) but which involve the presence of natural radiation sources and may lead to a significant increase in the exposure of workers or members of the public which cannot be disregarded from the radiation protection point of view.

(4) In accordance with Part XIV it shall also apply to any intervention in cases of radiological emergencies or in cases of lasting exposure resulting from the after-effects of a radiological emergency or a past or old practice or work activity.

(5) These regulations shall not apply to exposures associated with excluded or exempted situations.