14Invitations for tenders

#### 14 Invitations for tenders 14 Invitations for tenders > > (1) This section applies only in relation to allocated minerals in land within a mineral allocation area. > > > (2) The Minister may, by notice published in the way specified by the regulations, invite tenders for an exploration licence for an allocated mineral, other than an exploration (mineral owner) licence for an allocated mineral. > > > (3) An invitation— > > > > > (a) must describe the land to which it relates, and > > > > > (b) must identify the allocated mineral to which it relates, and > > > > > (c) must specify the way in which, and the date on or before which, tenders for the exploration licence should be lodged. > > **s 14:** Am 2008 No 19, Sch 1 \[9\]; 2022 No 21, Sch 1\[11\] \[12\].