Change in ownership of land subject of s. 18 consent
18B Change in ownership of land subject of s. 18 consent
In this section —
owner, in relation to land, has a meaning affected by section 18(1) and (1a).
If there is a change in ownership of land the subject of a consent under section 18(3)(a), an owner of the land must give notice in writing to the Minister within the period prescribed by the regulations.
Penalty for this subsection: a fine of $1 000.
If, on receipt of a notice under subsection (2), the Minister is satisfied that the consent, or a condition to which the consent is subject, does not, because of the change in ownership, have its intended effect, the Minister may amend the consent accordingly.
As soon as practicable after making a decision under subsection (3), the Minister must —
give written notice of the decision to the person who gave notice under subsection (2); and
publish notice of the decision on a website maintained by, or on behalf of, the Department.
If there is a change in ownership of land the subject of a consent under section 18(3)(a), the Minister may, on written application by an owner of the land, revoke the consent.
Regulations may provide for and in relation to notices for the purposes of this section, including the following —
additional notice requirements to be imposed on an owner of land or other persons;
the information that must be included in a notice;
the period within which a notice must be given.
[Section 18B inserted: No. 23 of 2023 s. 15.]
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed by the regulations
). Made under this Act:
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