Application for retention licence
47 Application for retention licence
A person may apply to the Minister for a retention licence.
A person may only apply under subsection (1) for a retention licence if – the licence is to relate to both – a mineral, or a category of minerals, specified in an exploration licence or lease; and any area of land comprised in that exploration licence or lease; and the person is the holder of the exploration licence or lease or is a person to whom a consent under section 48(1) in relation to that licence or lease has been given by the holder of the licence or lease.
An application is to – be in an approved form; and be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and contain any other prescribed details; and be lodged with the Registrar.
The Registrar or Director or both may require an applicant to provide further information.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed fee
). Made under this Act:
- Mineral Resources Development (Application of Act) Order (No. 2) 1999 · Regulation · under section 5(3)
- Mineral Resources Development (Application of Act) Order (No. 2) 2002 · Regulation · under section 5(3)
- Mineral Resources Development (Application of Act) Order (No. 3) 2002 · Regulation · under section 5(3)
22 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
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