Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 2017
21Certain development within mine subsidence districts requires approval
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21 Certain development within mine subsidence districts requires approval
21 Certain development within mine subsidence districts requires approval
(1) A person must not carry out work in connection with the erection or alteration of an improvement within a mine subsidence district, except in accordance with the approval of the Chief Executive.
Maximum penalty—
(a) in the case of an individual—120 penalty units, or
(b) in the case of a corporation—590 penalty units.
(2) A person must not subdivide land within a mine subsidence district, or cause such land to be subdivided, except in accordance with the approval of the Chief Executive.
Maximum penalty—
(a) in the case of an individual—120 penalty units, or
(b) in the case of a corporation—590 penalty units.
(3) Proceedings for an offence under this section must not be commenced except with the consent of the Chief Executive.
s 21: Am 2024 No 48, Sch 1[24]–[28].