41Rights in connection with occupation of authority area

41 Rights in connection with occupation of authority area (1) The right of a geothermal authority holder to occupy the geothermal authority area includes the right to: (a) enter and occupy the area at any time with the vehicles, machinery and equipment necessary for, or incidental to, conducting the technical work program for the area; and (b) with the Minister’s written approval – fence all or part of the area to restrict access to the area or part; and (c) use the water resources of the area for the workforce in the area or in connection with the technical work program for the (2) In considering an application to fence all or part of a geothermal authority area, the Minister must consider: (a) the interests of the owners and occupiers of land within or adjacent to the area or part; and (b) whether it is reasonable to fence the area or part. (3) The Minister's approval to fence may: (a) require the holder to give public notice of the fencing in a specified way; and

Geothermal Energy Act 2009 22 (b) include other requirements.