164AAreas of geological significance

164A Areas of geological significance

[Section 164A Inserted by No. 24 of 2013, s. 119, Applied:28 Jun 2013]

(1)  The Minister, by order, may declare any area to be an area of geological significance.

(2)  A person must not fossick, prospect, explore or carry out mining operations in an area declared under subsection (1) to be an area of geological significance –

(a) without the Director's written approval; or

(b) otherwise than in accordance with that approval.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  The Director may give an approval subject to any terms and conditions.