132EClaim on mining security

132E Claim on mining security (1) The Minister or the CEO may make a claim on a mining security for any purpose mentioned in section 132B. (2) The claim must be made in accordance with the regulations. (3) The amount claimed cannot exceed the reasonable costs and expenses of the Minister or the CEO in carrying out any action mentioned in section 132B. (4) Costs and expenses may be recovered under this section even if they were incurred as a result of an act or matter that occurred before the mining security was provided. (5) A claim may be made on mining security after a request is made by the mining operator for the return of the mining security.