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Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005
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48 Minister may make new grant if former grant refused
(1) This section applies if the Minister decides to grant an extraction licence under this Part to an applicant but the applicant states in writing that the applicant does not intend to accept the grant.
(2) The Minister may grant the licence to any other applicant for the licence having regard to section 46.
(3) This section applies regardless of how many times the Minister has decided to grant the licence.