Restriction on exploration on private land
42A Restriction on exploration on private land
The holder of a licence, a person authorised by the holder of a licence, and a person acting under a contract of service, or a contract for services, with the holder of a licence, must not explore on private land within 100 metres of –
the surface of any natural lake, artificial lake, dam, reservoir, water-producing well, or artificial pond, part or all of which is on the land; or any dwelling, or substantial building, on the land –
unless the holder of the licence has the consent of the owner and of the occupier of the land to do so.
Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
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