Hazardous Substances Amendment Act 53 of 1992

The Hazardous Substances Amendment Act 53 of 1992 intends:

• to amend the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973, so as
  • to insert, amend or delete certain definitions;
  • to provide for the exclusion of certain substances, and the exemption of certain persons, from the provisions of the said Act;
  • to further regulate the issue, suspension and withdrawal of licences and authorizations in connection with hazardous substances;
  • to further regulate vicarious liability; to provide for the placing of an embargo on, and the seizure of, certain objects;
  • to increase penalties; and
  • to further provide for the making of regulations;
• to amend the Nuclear Energy Act, 1982 [repealed in 1994], so as to further regulate the powers of the corporation in respect of radio-active nuclides; and
• to provide for matters in connection therewith.

Commencement

• 1 March 1993, Sections 13 and 14 (Gazette 14206 of 31 July 1992)
• 29 May 1992, Sections 13 and 14 relating to Group IV substances (Gazette 14000 of 29 May 1992)