Existing permits, tenements etc—Precious stones
2 Existing permits, tenements etc—Precious stones
A precious stones prospecting permit in force under the Mining Act immediately before the commencement of this clause will be taken to be a precious stones prospecting permit issued under this Act (and, subject to this
Act, will continue in force for the balance of its term).
A precious stones claim registered under the Mining Act immediately before the commencement of this clause will be taken to be a precious stones claim registered under this Act (and, subject to this Act, the registration will continue for the balance of the term of the claim).
A valid pegging for precious stones under the Mining Act in existence immediately before the commencement of this clause will continue to have effect under this Act.
An application made under the Mining Act that had not been determined before the commencement of this clause may, if so determined by the
Mining Registrar, be dealt with under this Act.
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