Section 37, The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, 2012

(1) Subject to subsections (3), (4) and (5), theAuthoritymay suspend or revoke a licence where it is satisfied that– (a) the licensee has contravened this Act or any regulations made under this Act; (b) the licensee has contravened a term or condition of his licence; (c) the licensee has given information to the Authority, which is false or misleading in any material particular; or (d) it is in the public interest to do so. (2) Subject to subsections (3), (4) and (5) the Authority, may, of its own accord, vary the terms and conditions of a licence for the reasons specified in subsection (1). (3) Where the Authority, proposes to vary the terms of a licence or suspend or revoke a licence under subsections (1) and (2), it shall give written notice of its intention to the licensee together with the reasons for doing so. (4) The Authority, may in a notice under subsection (3), require the licensee to show cause in writing, within such time as may be specified in the notice, why the licence should not be revoked or varied. (5) The Authority, shall, after considering the explanation of the licensee, inform in writing of its decisions and reasons thereof. (6) Where the urgency of the matter so requires, the Authority, may forthwith suspend or revoke a licence on any ground specified in subsection (1). (7) A suspension effected under subsections (1) and (6) shall, unless sooner revoked, lapse after thirty days. Variation, suspension or revocation of Renewal of Licence fee. Fresh application. No. 7 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act 2012 No. 7 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act 201232 33 (8) Where a licence is suspended or revoked– (a) the licensee shall undertake such corrective measures as may be directed by the Authority; and (b) the Chief Radiation Protection Officer may cause seals to be affixed at the licensee's premises or site, to any plant, installation and apparatus using radioactive substance or devices emitting ionizing radiation for which the licence was issued in such a way that the plant, installation or apparatus is incapable of being used without the seals affixed to them being broken.