Work must be approved
39 Work must be approved
A person, other than the Crown, must not do any work under a licence otherwise than—
in accordance with the licence; or
S. 39(1)(ab) inserted by No. 63/2006 s. 24(1).
in accordance with the approved work plan; or
as authorised by a minerals exemption.
- In the case of a corporation, 1000 penalty units.
In any other case, 200 penalty units.
S. 39(1A) inserted by No. 2/2026 s. 5.
Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to any action taken in accordance with a remedial direction.
A licensee and the manager of a worksite must comply with this Act and the regulations in doing any work under the licence.
- In the case of a corporation, 1000 penalty units.
In any other case, 200 penalty units.
S. 39(3) amended by No. 64/2012 s. 30, repealed by No. 10/2014 s. 14.
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S. 39(4) amended by Nos 63/2006 s. 24(2), 59/2010 s. 36(1), repealed by No. 10/2014 s. 14.
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A licensee must not do work under the licence unless the licensee is insured under a policy of public liability insurance in respect of the doing of that work for an amount determined by the Department Head.
- In the case of a corporation, 1000 penalty units.
In any other case, 200 penalty units.
A person who is convicted of an offence against this section is also liable to the following default penalty—
in the case of a corporation, 20 penalty units;
in any other case, 10 penalty units.
S. 39A inserted by No. 63/2006 s. 25.
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