Mineral Resources Development Act 1995
198Forfeiture of security deposit
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198 Forfeiture of security deposit
A licensee or lessee may forfeit any security deposit or part of a security deposit –
(a) if the licensee or lessee fails to comply with a condition of the licence or lease; or
(ab) [Section 198 Amended by No. 44 of 2017, s. 47, Applied:21 Nov 2017] if the licensee or lessee fails to provide an annual report or final report within the required period; or
(b) if the Minister revokes the licence or lease; or
(c) for any other reason the Minister determines.