The Law No. 2690 on the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK) originally regulated the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the institution responsible for nuclear energy policies in Turkey. However, as of July 2, 2018, the Decree Law No. 703 repealed most provisions of this law, transferring TAEK’s functions to the newly established Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK). Although certain articles temporarily remain in effect following a Constitutional Court decision on December 7, 2023, the law has largely been overhauled. The institution’s revenue sources include treasury allocations, operational income, radioactive waste management fees, and intellectual property proceeds.

Additional provisions authorize the institution to hold intellectual property rights over innovations from its projects, and a portion of the revenue from these assets may be shared with the inventors. Institutional assets are considered state property and cannot be seized or mortgaged. The law also allows for incentive payments—up to multiples of the minimum wage—to be granted to those involved in institution-supported projects. Scholarships and awards may also be issued without being subject to typical restrictions. Personnel sent abroad for postgraduate education under Law No. 1416 are appointed as assistant experts or full experts upon return. New budgetary and incentive regulations are set to take effect in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the restructuring of the institutional framework.

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