Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration Act 2008
12Minister may declare land not to be used for greenhouse gas sequestration
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12 Minister may declare land not to be used for greenhouse gas sequestration
(1) The Minister may, by notice published in the Government Gazette and recorded in the greenhouse gas sequestration register, declare that any land or class of land is not to be used for a greenhouse gas sequestration operation.
(2) The Minister may make a declaration—
(a) to protect the land for significant environmental reasons; or
(b) to protect significant commercial or economic operations or activities; or
(c) for any other reason the Minister considers to be appropriate.
(3) The Minister, by notice published in the Government Gazette and recorded in the greenhouse gas sequestration register, may revoke any declaration made under this section.