THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
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Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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No. 18/2008/QH12 Hanoi, June 03, 2008 LAW
ON ATOMIC ENERGY
(No. 18/2008/QH12)
Pursuant to the 1992 Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam which was amended and supplemented under Resolution No. 51/2001/ QH10;
The National Assembly promulgates the Law on Atomic Energy.
Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.- Scope of regulation
This Law provides for activities in the domain of atomic energy and the assurance of safety and security in these activities.
Article 2.- Subjects of application
This Law applies to domestic organizations and individuals, overseas Vietnamese, foreign organizations and individuals, and international organizations that conduct activities in the domain of atomic energy in Vietnam.
Article 3.- Interpretation of terms
In this Law, the terms and phrases below are construed as follows:
1. Atomic energy means energy released from the transformation of atomic nuclei, including fission energy, fusion energy and energy released from radioactive decay. It is a kind of energy of ionizing electromagnetic waves or accelerated panicles.
2. Atomic energy activities means activities of scientific research and technological development in the domain of atomic energy; building, operation, maintenance, exploitation, management and dismantlement of nuclear facilities and radiation facilities; exploration, exploitation, processing and use of radioactive ores; production, storage, use, transportation, transfer, export and import of radioactive sources, radiation equipment, nuclear fuel, nuclear source material, nuclear material and equipment; disposal and storage of radioactive waste and atomic energy application services.
3. Radiation means a beam of particles or ionizing electromagnetic waves.
4. Radiation source means a radioactive source or radiation equipment.
5. Radioactive source means a