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15 of 1973
The Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973 intends:
- to provide for the control of substances which may cause injury or ill-health to or death of human beings by reason of their toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or the generation of pressure thereby in certain circumstances, and for the control of certain electronic products;
- to provide for the division of such substances or products into groups in relation to the degree of danger;
- to provide for the prohibition and control of the importation, manufacture, sale, use, operation, application, modification, disposal or dumping of such substances and products; and
- to provide for matters connected therewith.
Amends
Commencement
- 25 May 1990, Provisions of the Act that relate to Group II Hazardous substances (Gazette 12484 of 25 May 1990)
- 1 Aug 1992, Ss. 13, 14 and the provisions, including any amendment thereof by Act 53 of 1992, relating to Group IV hazardous substances (Gazette 14000 of 29 May 1992)
Amendments
The Southern African Legal Information Institute provides a complete amended Act at https://www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_act/hsa1973238/ [Updated to 24 February 2000]
- Amended by Nuclear Energy Act 46 of 1999
- Amended by Nuclear Energy Act 131 of 1993
- Amended by Hazardous Substances Amendment Act 53 of 1992
- Amended by Transfer of Powers and Duties of the State President Act 97 of 1986
- Amended by Hazardous Substances Amendment Act 31 of 1981
- Amended by Hazardous Substances Amendment Act 16 of 1976
