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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.
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> > (2) Any person who claims an interest in any minerals seized may apply to the Director for their return.
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> > (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.