The Atomic Energy Basic Law is a Japanese law passed December 19, 1955. Law number 186. It outlined the basics for the use of nuclear power in Japan.

Article 1 (Objective)

The objective of this Law should be to secure energy resources in the future, to achieve the progress of science and technology and the promotion of industries by fostering the research, development and utilization of atomic energy and thereby to contribute to the welfare of mankind and to the elevation of the national living standard.

Article 2 (Basic policy)

The research, development and utilization of atomic energy shall be limited to peaceful purposes, aimed at ensuring safety and performed independently under democratic management, the results therefrom shall be made public to contribute to international cooperation.

• Article 3 outlines definitions.
• Articles 4-6 create the Japanese Atomic Energy Commission
  Japanese Atomic Energy Commission
  The was established in 1956 and serves as the regulatory body for nuclear power in Japan. The Atomic Energy Basic Law contained a provision for its creation, and shortly after the law was enacted, the organization started activities, which are stated to be: assure that research and use of nuclear...
  
   and the Nuclear Safety Commission
  Nuclear Safety Commission
  Nuclear Safety Commissions are governmental nuclear power and materials watchdogs and may refer to:* Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission* Japanese Nuclear Safety Commission...
  
   and outline their basic purpose.
• Article 7: Atomic Energy Development Institutions. This section created the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute
  Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute
  The Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute is a former semi-governmental organization that existed for the purpose of further nuclear power in Japan. It was created June 1956 by the Atomic Energy Basic Law...
  
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• Articles 8-11 Development and Acquisition of Minerals
• Articles 12 and 13 Control over Nuclear Fuel Materials
• Articles 14-16 Control over Reactors
• Articles 17-19 Measures for Patented Inventions
• Article 20 Protection from Radiation Hazards
• Article 21 Compensation

External links

• English text of the law (broken link)