sec.853Existing applications to vary conditions of exploration permit

### sec.853 Existing applications to vary conditions of exploration permit This section applies to an application under former section 141C for a variation of the conditions of an exploration permit made, but not decided, before the commencement. Former section 141C continues to apply in relation to the application, as if new section 141C had not commenced. However, if the application is related to a reduction in the area of the permit, the application is taken to be withdrawn and section 857 applies in relation to the permit. s 853 ins 2019 No. 17 s 273 (sec.853-ssec.1) This section applies to an application under former section 141C for a variation of the conditions of an exploration permit made, but not decided, before the commencement. (sec.853-ssec.2) Former section 141C continues to apply in relation to the application, as if new section 141C had not commenced. (sec.853-ssec.3) However, if the application is related to a reduction in the area of the permit, the application is taken to be withdrawn and section 857 applies in relation to the permit.