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(1) Subject to this Act, the operator of a nuclear installation is liable for nuclear damage, if it is proved that the damage has been caused by a nuclear incident

(a) at the nuclear installation of that operator; or

(b) involving nuclear material coming from or originating from the installation of that operator.

(2) An operator who was last authorized to possess a particular nuclear material is liable for nuclear damage caused by that nuclear material if the nuclear material is stolen, lost or abandoned.

(3) Liability for nuclear damage shall apply to nuclear damage wherever suffered.