74Sub-leases

74 Sub-leases

(1)  A lessee must not sub-lease a lease without the Minister's written approval.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(2)  An application is to –

(a) be in an approved form; and

(b) contain any details the Minister requires; and

(c) be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and

(d) be lodged with the Minister.

(3)  The Minister may require the applicant to supply any further information the Minister determines.

(4)  The Minister may –

(a) grant the application; or

(b) refuse to grant the application.

(5)  The Minister, by notice in writing, must notify the applicant of the grant or refusal.

(6)  Any offence committed in respect of a sub-lease or by the person holding the sub-lease is taken to be an offence committed by the lessee and any proceedings for that offence are to be instituted against the lessee.

(7)  A sub-lease is subject to any condition or restriction the Minister determines.