Basic information
Outline of the system
The licensing of imports of radioactive and nuclear substances and goods for use in nuclear industry is regulated by the Protection against Ionising Radiation and Special Safety Measures in the Use of Nuclear Power Act (OG, No. 62/84, 67/02) and the Decree on the regime of the export and import of certain goods (OG, No. 111/01, 20/02, 64/02) and is administered by the Nuclear Safety Administration within the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy.
Product coverage
Goods that are subject to licensing are listed in the abovementioned decree.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The system of licensing has no quantitative or value restrictions and its only purpose is to ensure effective supervision of use of imported goods.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system of licensing applies to goods from all countries regardless of origin.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The import licensing procedure is governed by the above mentioned legal provisions.
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
There is a register of authorised importers.
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All legal entities with valid licence for trading with mentioned goods are eligible to apply for the import licence.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
With the application form the importer provides the following information:
- complete name, register number and full address of importer/user;
- 8-digit tariff number with the description of goods;
- commercial or chemical name of goods – with the content of certain substances;
- quantity of goods;
- complete name and address of foreign exporter;
- end use statement;
- expected import period.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
It is up to applicant to decide when to apply for the licence. Licence is issued within ten working days after application, but in some cases it can be obtained within shorter time-limit.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation can be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
It is up to applicant to decide when to apply for the licence. Licence is issued within ten working days after application, but in some cases it can be obtained within shorter time-limit.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
It is up to applicant to decide when to apply for the licence. Licence is issued within ten working days after application, but in some cases it can be obtained within shorter time-limit.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with application.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with application.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
End user must obtain permit for "purchase and use" that is issued by the Health Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Administrative charge is 4000 SIT.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Administrative charge is 4000 SIT.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
None.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reasons for denial are explained to the applicant in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
The refusal of issuing a licence, can be appealed pursuant to the procedures provided by law.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The refusal of issuing a licence, can be appealed pursuant to the procedures provided by law.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation can be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon actual importation the import licence is required.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
In case of the import of nuclear goods, importer must obtain additional licences: for purchase, for handling, for traffic and internal transport and for the approval of packaging.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
Validity of licence is stated on the licence. Validity of licence cannot be extended. Upon expiration, a new licence may be applied for.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence or a portion of it.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
There is freedom of exchange operations.