47Application for retention licence

### 47 Application for retention licence > > (1)  [*\[Section 47 Subsection (1) substituted by No. 24 of 2013, s. 55, Applied:28 Jun 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-06-28/act-2013-024#GS55@EN) A person may apply to the Minister for a retention licence. > > > (1A)  [*\[Section 47 Subsection (1A) inserted by No. 24 of 2013, s. 55, Applied:28 Jun 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-06-28/act-2013-024#GS55@EN) A person may only apply under [subsection (1)](#GS47@Gs1@EN) for a retention licence if – > > > > > > (a) the licence is to relate to both – > > > > > > > > > > (i) a mineral, or a category of minerals, specified in an exploration licence or lease; and > > > > > > > > > > > (ii) any area of land comprised in that exploration licence or lease; and > > > > > > > (b) the person is the holder of the exploration licence or lease or is a person to whom a consent under [section 48(1)](#GS48@Gs1@EN) in relation to that licence or lease has been given by the holder of the licence or lease. > > > (2)  An application is to – > > > > > > (a) be in an approved form; and > > > > > > > (b) be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and > > > > > > > (c) contain any other prescribed details; and > > > > > > > (d) be lodged with the Registrar. > > > (3)  The Registrar or Director or both may require an applicant to provide further information.