WHEREAS, the use of radiation and nuclear technology in the nations socio-economic development has been increasing from time to time with the attendant risks of damage to health, property and the environment, caused by radiation, unless proper and effective protection schemes are introduced;

WHEREAS, it is essential to regulates and supervises radiation sources, nuclear material and related activities subject to regulatory systems in order to protect individuals, the society and the environment in current and future generation against the harmful effect of radiation, while such sources and related activities are used for the benefit of the public;

WHEREAS, it is found essential to strengthen radiation sources and nuclear material protection system which comply with international standards by enacting laws to make persons, who are responsible for safety and security of radiation sources and nuclear materials acutely aware of their legal responsibilities and to take appropriate measure commensurate with the radiation hazard against anyone who causes radiation exposure in excess of the acceptable level;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the Article 55 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: