Ionizing Radiation Protection Act Article 27

Dealing with Public Radiation HazardsParagraph 27.1When a public radiation hazard other than a nuclear accident occurs, thereby posing danger to public health and safety, or a possibility of such danger, the Competent Authority shall be in collaboration with relevant agencies in taking intervention measures; when deemed necessary, the authorities may restrict the movement, or order the evacuation, of people and vehicles in the area. Paragraph 27.2Regarding the preceding public radiation hazard, the Competent Authority may set up the criteria for intervention and related measures.Paragraph 27.3Regarding the costs accrued when taking intervention measures in Paragraph 27.1 the Competent Authority shall recuperate the costs when it establishes who is responsible for the damage.Paragraph 27.4One shall not evade, interfere or refuse to comply with the intervention measures in Paragraph 27.1.