35Renewed permit area may be reduced

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35 Renewed permit area may be reduced

(1) In renewing an exploration permit, the Minister may reduce the permit area.

(2) The Minister may reduce the permit area under subsection (1) if—

(a) the holder of the permit nominates in the application for renewal under section 32 an area that the holder wishes to relinquish; or

(b) in the opinion of the Minister, it is in the public interest.

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