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Mineral Resources Development Act 1995
173Seizure of minerals taken from Crown land
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173 Seizure of minerals taken from Crown land
(1) The Director may authorise a person or an inspector to seize and detain any minerals which have been taken unlawfully.
(2) Any person who claims an interest in any minerals seized may apply to the Director for their return.
(3) The Minister may direct that any minerals which are not claimed after seizure be sold or otherwise dealt with in any manner the Minister determines.