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Mineral Titles Act 2010
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138 When consent required
(1) This section applies in relation to any of following land (the relevant
land):
(a) reserved land, except reserved land in a declared fossicking
area;
(b) Aboriginal land;
(c) an Aboriginal community living area;
(d) a park or reserve.
(2) A person may fossick on the relevant land with the written consent
of the following person:
(a) in relation to reserved land – the Minister;
(b) in relation to any other relevant land – the landowner.
(3) In relation to reserved land, the Minister must take into account the
purpose of the reservation of the land before making a decision
about giving or withholding consent for a person to fossick on the