Mineral Resources Development Act 1995
45AExploration without licence
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45A Exploration without licence
[Section 45A Inserted by No. 24 of 2013, s. 50, Applied:28 Jun 2013] A person must not, on an area of land comprised in a licence, explore for minerals to which the licence relates, unless the person –
(a) is the holder of the licence; or
(b) is authorised, by the holder of the licence to explore for the minerals; or
(c) is exploring for the minerals under a contract of service, or a contract for services, with the holder of the licence; or
(d) has obtained the written consent of the holder of the licence.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.