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National legislation implementing the CTBT and
other national measures related thereto
The following database contains national legislation which is considered to be either directly related to the implementation of the
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) or which may be partially applicable to subject matters governed by the CTBT. It is intended to
facilitate the research and understanding of how national implementing legislation for the CTBT may be drafted.
The legislation was obtained either directly from states or by research into resources accessible to the public. Some of the information may be
derived from the reports submitted by states to the United Nations Security Council 1540 Committee, available on the UN website.
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) does not assume any responsibility for the
correctness of the data provided.
Inclusion in the database does not represent assessment or endorsement by the Preparatory Commission.
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National Legislation
implementing the CTBT
National Legislation
prohibiting either nuclear
tests or nuclear weapons Penal Provisions
Other relevant
legislation
Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Albania Criminal Code
Algeria Constitution of Algeria article 132 automatically implements international treaties
Antigua and
Barbuda
Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1993
Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1993
Armenia Criminal Code
Australia Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Act 1998, as amended
Weapons of Mass Destruction Act 1995
Preparatory Commission for the [CTBTO] (Privileges and Immunities) Regulations 2000 and Amendment 2004 (no.1)
Austria Federal Constitutional Act concerning a Nuclear-Free Austria, 1999
Penal Code
Azerbaijan Criminal Code Articles 206.2-206.4, 226, 227 and 350
Belarus Presidential Decree no. 199 of 19 April 2000 on implementation by Belarus of its obligations under the [CTBT designating the National Authority]
By-law of the Council of Ministers no. 1170 of 28 July 2000 on implementation of the CTBT [NDC, budget, staff]
Criminal Code of 1999 no. 255-3
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implementing the CTBT
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prohibiting either nuclear
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legislation
Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Belgium Law on State Security in the field of nuclear energy dated 4 August 1955
Bolivia Treaty of Tlatelolco
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Criminal Code Articles 192-194
Brazil Constitution of Brazil, as amended in 2006 Title III, chapter 2, article 21, section XXIII (a)
Brunei Internal Security Act 1984, chapter 133
Bulgaria Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria chapter 1, article 5 (4) automatically implements treaties that have been ratified
Burkina Faso Decree no. 022 of 2009
Cambodia Constitution of Cambodia (as adopted on 21 September 1993) chapter IV, article 54 prohibits nuclear weapons
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National Legislation
implementing the CTBT
National Legislation
prohibiting either nuclear
tests or nuclear weapons Penal Provisions
Other relevant
legislation
Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Canada Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Implementation Act 1998
Order respecting Privileges and Immunities in relation to the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO and its Provisional Technical Secretariat
Chile Act 17,798 on Control of Arms, Explosives and Similar Elements
Colombia Constitution of Colombia article 81, prohibits nuclear weapons
Código Penal - Act no. 599/2000 (amended by Act no. 890/2004), articles 350-367
Cook Island Nuclear Test-Ban Implementation Act 2007
Côte d’Ivoire Constitution of Côte d’Ivoire article 87 automatically implements international treaties
Croatia Constitution of Croatia (2001) article 140, automatically implements international agreements
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implementing the CTBT
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prohibiting either nuclear
tests or nuclear weapons Penal Provisions
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legislation
Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Cyprus The Protection from Ionizing radiation Law 2002
European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) regulations
The Protection from Ionizing radiation Law 2002
Democratic
Republic of
the Congo
Constitution of the DR of Congo article 215 automatically implements international treaties
Czech
Republic
Peaceful utilization of nuclear energy and ionizing radiation act 1997 section 5
Government resolution no. 883 on measures facilitating the implementation of the CTBT
Denmark Act no. 403 of June 1999 on measures pursuant to the [CTBT]
Weapons Act sections 1, 2 and 5
Weapons Act section 10
Criminal Code section 192 a
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prohibiting either nuclear
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legislation
Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Dominican
Republic
Constitution article
67.2 prohibits nuclear
weapons
Code of Criminal Procedure article 1 on the primacy of the constitution and treaties automatically implements international treaties
Djibouti Constitution of Djibouti article 37 automatically implements international treaties
Ecuador Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador title I, article 163 automatically implements international treaties
Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador article 90 prohibits nuclear weapons
Egypt Presidential Decree no 152 (2006)
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prohibiting either nuclear
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Preparatory Commission
El Salvador Criminal Code article 264 on the release of any type of energy that endangers the life or the health of persons or their property, even if no explosion occurs
Estonia CTBT Ratification Act 1999 1999 Amendment to the Penal Code section 305 on causing an explosion using nuclear energy
Finland Penal Code 39/1889 with amendments up to 940/2008
France Defence Code articles L. 1333-1 to L. 1333-13
Georgia Criminal Code article 230-232
Criminal Code article 230
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prohibiting either nuclear
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and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Germany Statute of July 1998 on the [CTBT]
War Weapons Control Act 1961
1999 Amendment of the Penal Code section 328 on causing, inducing another or encouraging a nuclear explosion
Ghana Guide no. GRPB-G4
Greece Constitution of Greece article 28 automatically implements international treaties
Penal Code article 187 and 187a
Grenada Terrorism Act no. 5 of 2003
Honduras Constitution of Honduras chapter III, article 16 automatically implements international treaties
Hungary Constitution of Hungary automatically implements international treaties
Criminal Code section 160/A
Iceland Penal Code article 169 a
Iran Islamic Penal Code
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implementing the CTBT
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prohibiting either nuclear
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and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Iraq Constitution of Iraq article 9, paragraph 1 (e) prohibits nuclear weapons
Ireland Nuclear Test Ban Act 2008 Radiological Protection Act 1991
Italy Law no. 484 of 15 December 1998 “Implementation and Ratification of the CTBT, including its Protocols and Annexes, as adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10 September 1996”
Law no. 197 of 24 July 2003 “Amendments and Integration to Law no. 484 of 15 December 1998 concerning the CTBT”
Law no. 185 of 9 July 1990 article 1.7 prohibits nuclear weapons
Law no. 497 of 14 October 1974 articles 9, 10 and 12
Japan Constitution of Japan chapter X, article 98 automatically implements international treaties
The Explosives Control Act prohibits nuclear weapons
Law no. 80 concerning the Partial Amendment of the Law concerning the regulation of Nuclear Source Materials, Nuclear Fuel Materials and Reactors
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implementing the CTBT
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prohibiting either nuclear
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Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Jordan Nuclear Energy and Radiation Protection Act 2001, article 23
Nuclear Energy and Radiation Protection Act 2001, article 15 (a)
Kazakhstan Criminal Code articles 158-161
II. and III. Act “On Nuclear Energy Use” of 14 April 1997
Kenya Radiation Protection Act
Kuwait Constitution of Kuwait article 70 automatically implements international treaties
Kyrgyzstan Constitution of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan article 12 automatically implements international treaties
Criminal Code
Latvia Criminal Code chapter 1, section 73 and 89
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prohibiting either nuclear
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and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Liechtenstein Swiss Federal Law on War Material of 13 December 1996 chapter II, article 7 (this legislation is also effective in Liechtenstein)
Swiss Federal Law on War Material of 13 December 1996 chapter II, article 34
Lithuania Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania article 138 (6) automatically implements international treaties
Law on Environmental Protection article 21
Criminal Code articles 256-257
Luxembourg Act of December 1974 on the Ratification of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Macedonia Constitution of Macedonia article 118 automatically implements international agreements
Madagascar Constitution of Madagascar title IV, article 132.5 automatically implements international treaties
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and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Malaysia Internal Security Act 1960
Penal Code
Customs Act 1967
Arms Act 1960
Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958
Atomic Energy Licensing Act 2001
Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease Act 1988
Poisons Act 1952
Pesticides Act 1974
Malta Act no. Vi of 2005
Legal Notice no. 237 of 2005 under National Interest (enabling Powers) Act
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implementing the CTBT
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prohibiting either nuclear
tests or nuclear weapons Penal Provisions
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Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Mexico Constitution of Mexico paragraph 7, article 27 providing that nuclear energy shall only be used for peaceful purposes
Monaco Sovereign Ordinance no. 11,569 of 25 April 1995, giving effect to the NPT
Mongolia Law of Mongolia on the Nuclear-Weapon-Free Status of 3 February 2000, including the prohibition on testing or using nuclear weapons -)in Russian language -)in Spanish language
Resolution 19 of the State Great Hural of Mongolia on measures to be taken in connection with the adoption of the law on its nuclear-weapon-free status, adopted on 3 February 2000
Law on Radiation Protection and Safety articles 36.3, 37.3 and 41.2.6
Morocco Decree of 19 April 1914
Decree of 7 December 1994
Namibia Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Act no.5 of 2005
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prohibiting either nuclear
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Preparatory Commission
Nepal Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal article 126 (3) automatically implements international treaties
Netherlands Penal Code section 161
Nuclear Energy Act of 21 February 1963
New Zealand Nuclear Test Ban Act 1999 New Zealand Nuclear
Free Zone,
Disarmament and Arms
Control Act 1987,
including the
prohibition on testing
any nuclear explosive
device
Diplomatic Privileges (CTBTO PrepCom) Order 2000
Diplomatic Privileges (CTBTO PrepCom) Amendment Order 2009
Nicaragua Special Act for the Control and Regulation of Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives and Other related Materials article 16 (i) bans weapons that are prohibited under international conventions
Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission Act
Norway Penal Code articles 152-152b
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prohibiting either nuclear
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and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Oman Constitution of the Sultanate of Oman article 76 automatically implements international treaties
Palau Constitution of the Republic of Palau
Panama Act no. 14 of 30 October 1990 prohibits the handling of nuclear materials
Paraguay Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay prohibits nuclear weapons
Philippines Constitution of the Philippines article II, section 8 prohibits nuclear weapons
Portugal Constitution of Portugal article 8 automatically implements international treaties
Qatar Council of Ministers’ Decision no.26 of 2004 on the establishment of a National Weapons-Ban Committee
Constitution of the State of Qatar article 68 implements international treaties
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prohibiting either nuclear
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Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Republic of
Korea
Constitution chapter I, article 6 automatically implements international treaties
Atomic Energy Act
Act for the Physical Protection and Radiological Emergency
Criminal Code
Firearms, Knives and Explosives Control Act (FKECA)
Romania Law on the safe deployment of nuclear activities no. 111/10 October 1996
Law on the safe deployment of nuclear activities no. 111/10 October 1996
Russian
Federation
Decision no. 733 of 18 October 2001 designating the National Authority
Federal Act on Ratification of the CTBT of 2000, article 4 grants until EIF legal capacity to the Preparatory Commission as well as privileges and immunities as are necessary for independent exercise of functions to the Preparatory Commission, staff and delegates
San Marino Criminal Code
Senegal Constitution of Senegal title IX, article 98 automatically implements international treaties
Serbia WIND Nuclear Decommission Programme 2002
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prohibiting either nuclear
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and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Seychelles Constitution article 64.4 automatically implements international treaties as soon as they have been ratified
Penal Code Explosives Act
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2004, section 2 (iii) (c )
Firearms and Ammunitions Act
Penal Code
Slovakia Constitution of Slovakia section 1, article 7, paragraph 5 implements international treaties
Act no. 541/2004 on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy (Atomic Act) and on Amendments of 1 December 2004, including the prohibition on carrying out nuclear weapons test explosions or any other nuclear explosions or to support or participate in them
Slovenia Act on Protection Against Ionizing Radiation and on Nuclear Safety of 2002
South Africa Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act no. 87 of 1993
Spain Act of criminal offences threatening the public safety articles 341, 343 and 345
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implementing the CTBT
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prohibiting either nuclear
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Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority Act article 22
Sweden Act Svenks författningssamling (SFS) 1998:1702 on Inspections under the CTBT
Act amending Act (1984:3) on nuclear activities
Act SFS 1998:1703 amending the Criminal Code
Act SFS 1998:1704 amending Act (1976:661) on Privileges and Immunities
Act SFS 1998:1703 amending the Criminal Code
Act SFS 1998:1704 amending Act (1976:661) on Privileges and Immunities
Switzerland Swiss Federal Law on War Material of 13 December 1996 chapter II, article 7
Swiss Federal Law on War Material of 13 December 1996 chapter II, article 34
Syrian Arab
Republic
Legislative Decree no. 64 of 2005
Tajikistan Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan article 10 automatically implements international treaties
Law of Combating Terrorism of 1999 article 4
Thailand Atomic Energy for Peace Act 1961
Trinidad and
Tobago
Anti Terrorism Act 2005 no. 26, article 20
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Tunisia Constitution of the Republic of Tunisia article 32 automatically implements international treaties
Act no. 75 of December 2003 on combating terrorism and prevent money laundering
Turkey Constitution of the Republic of Turkey article 90 automatically implements international treaties
Turkish criminal code no. 5237, article 174
Turkmenistan Constitution of Turkmenistan article 6 recognizes the priority of international treaties
Penal Code of 1997, article 271
Ukraine Constitution of Ukraine article 9 automatically implements international treaties
Criminal Code
Law on the Fight against Terrorism of 2003
Presidential Decree designating the National Authority
United Arab
Emirates
Federal Law no. 1 on combating terrorism (in force)
Federal Law no. 4 on the criminalization of money laundering
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Regulations on Privileges
and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
United
Kingdom of
Great Britain
and Northern
Ireland
Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998
Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 article 47-49
International Immunities and Privileges. The Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2004 Resolution dated 12 March 2008 by the Corporation of Hamilton of Bermuda on the Waiver of Goods Wharfage on Infrasound Station (IS51) Equipment
United
Republic of
Tanzania
Atomic Energy Act 2003
United States
of America
Nuclear non-proliferation Act of 1978
Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act 2002
Uruguay Act no. 13,859 of May 1970 implements articles 1-3 of the NPT
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and Immunities of the
Preparatory Commission
Uzbekistan Criminal Code article 246 on smuggling; article 252 on unlawful acquisition of radioactive materials; article 253 on violation of regulations governing handling of radioactive materials; article 254 on unlawful handling of radioactive materials; article 255 on violation of regulations governing the operation of nuclear facilities; article 255-1 prohibiting development, production, stockpiling, acquisition, transfer, storage or unlawful acquisition of or any other acts involving weapons of mass destruction prohibited by international agreements to which the Republic of Uzbekistan is party
Vanuatu Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Ratification) Act 1995
Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2003
Venezuela Penal Code articles 272-275
Constitution of the Republic of Venezuela articles 129 and 324
Vietnam Penal Code articles 236 and 237