28Other factors to be considered in renewing permits

28 Other factors to be considered in renewing permits

(1) The Minister must renew an exploration permit if—

(a) the holder of the permit applies for the renewal in the form and manner required by the Minister; and

(b) the application is accompanied by the renewal fee set out in the regulations for the purposes of this paragraph; and

(c) the permit holder has complied with the conditions of the permit and all applicable laws; and

(d) the application is accompanied by details of the work program the holder of the permit proposes to undertake if the permit is renewed; and

(e) the Minister is satisfied that the proposed work program is adequate; and

(f) the holder of the permit has nominated in the application the area that the holder wishes to relinquish (unless section 29(4) applies); and

(g) the Minister will not breach section 29(1), (2) or (3) by renewing the permit for the remaining area.

(2) In any other case the Minister may renew a permit if satisfied that there are special circumstances that justify the renewal of the permit.