sec.77Who may apply

### sec.77 Who may apply A geothermal permit holder who continues to be an eligible person may apply for a geothermal lease over all or part of the permit’s area. For restrictions on what land may be included in a geothermal tenure, see sections 33 , 35 and 184 . For inclusion of acquired land that was previously in the relevant geothermal permit’s area, see section 350C (3) . However, the holder can only apply for a geothermal lease for the land for large-scale geothermal production. Also, a person other than the holder may apply for the geothermal lease— jointly with the holder; or with the holder’s consent. To remove any doubt, it is declared that a geothermal lease can only be applied for or granted under this part. s 77 amd 2012 No. 20 s 14 (sec.77-ssec.1) A geothermal permit holder who continues to be an eligible person may apply for a geothermal lease over all or part of the permit’s area. For restrictions on what land may be included in a geothermal tenure, see sections 33 , 35 and 184 . For inclusion of acquired land that was previously in the relevant geothermal permit’s area, see section 350C (3) . (sec.77-ssec.2) However, the holder can only apply for a geothermal lease for the land for large-scale geothermal production. (sec.77-ssec.3) Also, a person other than the holder may apply for the geothermal lease— jointly with the holder; or with the holder’s consent. (sec.77-ssec.4) To remove any doubt, it is declared that a geothermal lease can only be applied for or granted under this part. - 1 For restrictions on what land may be included in a geothermal tenure, see sections 33 , 35 and 184 . - 2 For inclusion of acquired land that was previously in the relevant geothermal permit’s area, see section 350C (3) . - (a) jointly with the holder; or - (b) with the holder’s consent.