WHEREAS, the need for using radiation and radioisotopes in the nations socioeconomic development is increasing from time to time with the entailing risks of damage to health, property and the environment, unless proper and effective protection schemes are introduced with respect to such use;

WHEREAS, it is essential to establish an Authority that regulates radiation sources and related practices in order to protect individuals, society and environment in current and future generation against the harmful effects of radiation, while such sources and related practices are used for the benefit of the public;

WHEREAS, it is essential to strengthen radiation protection activities by defining the legal responsibilities of persons, who are in charge of radiation safety and security of radiation sources, and by providing appropriate sanctions against persons who cause radiation exposure in excess of the acceptable level;

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