Restriction on exploration on private land

In force

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.

This Act’s bill:Explanatory notes Second reading speech

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54 Restriction on exploration on private land