70AFit and proper person to hold mineral title

70A Fit and proper person to hold mineral title (1) In considering under section 70(4) whether a person is or is not a fit and proper person to hold a mineral title, the Minister: (a) may have regard to whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person: (i) has contravened a law of the Territory or another jurisdiction that relates to the physical or biological environment, including matters relating to pollution, biodiversity, natural resources, planning, development or waste; or (ii) has contravened a law of the Territory or another jurisdiction that relates to heritage, health or cultural matters, including matters relating to sacred sites; or (iii) has contravened a law of the Territory or another jurisdiction that relates to work health and safety; or (iv) has contravened a law of the Territory under which a tax or royalty is payable to the Territory; or (v) has committed an offence against any law of the Territory or another jurisdiction that involves an element of fraud or dishonesty; or (vi) has behaved or is likely to behave in a way that is inconsistent with the person's duties as a title holder; and (b) may have regard to the matters prescribed by regulation; and (c) may have regard to any other matters the Minister considers relevant. (2) Nothing in section 70(4) requires the Minister to conduct an investigation to determine whether a person is a fit and proper person.