Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005
73APartial surrender of authority
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73A Partial surrender of authority
(1) The holder of an authority may apply to the Minister for the Minister's consent to the surrender of part of the area to which the authority applies.
(2) The Minister must not give his or her consent to the surrender of the part of the area unless he or she is satisfied that the holder of the authority has complied with all of the requirements listed in section 73(2) in respect of the part of the area.
(3) The Minister may make the giving of his or her consent conditional on the holder of the authority agreeing to the variation of the conditions that apply to the area that will be retained under the authority.
(4) Section 73(3) and (4) also apply to applications for consent under this section.