sec.808Existing applications for exploration permits for coal

### sec.808 Existing applications for exploration permits for coal This section applies to an application for an exploration permit for coal that— was made before the commencement; and has not been decided at the commencement. The application must be decided under this Act as in force before the commencement, as if the amending Act had not been enacted. In this section— amending Act means the Mining and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012 . s 808 ins 2013 No. 10 s 77 (sec.808-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for an exploration permit for coal that— was made before the commencement; and has not been decided at the commencement. (sec.808-ssec.2) The application must be decided under this Act as in force before the commencement, as if the amending Act had not been enacted. (sec.808-ssec.3) In this section— amending Act means the Mining and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012 . - (a) was made before the commencement; and - (b) has not been decided at the commencement.