How will the Act impact on security of radiation sources in Victoria?
The Act will require that any person conducting a radiation practice (including the possession of a radiation source) must hold a management licence authorising, amongst other things, the possession of those sources. A condition has been imposed on all management licences requiring the management licence holder to notify the Secretary to the Department of Human Services of the acquisition or disposal of a radiation source within 14 days. A register of radiation sources is maintained that enables the department to monitor where and what radiation sources are kept, and by whom, throughout Victoria. A condition is proposed to be imposed on some management licence that relates to the security of radiation sources. This condition would make refence to the Code of Practice for the Security of Radioactive Sources, making compliance with this code mandatory. The Act also requires the holder of the management licence to notify the Secretary immediately following the theft or loss of a radiation
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