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Offshore Minerals Act 1994
160When must an application to renew be made?
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#### 160 When must an application to renew be made?
(1) Subject to subsection (2), the application must be made at least 6 months before the day on which the licence is to expire.
(2) The Designated Authority may accept an application that is made later than 6 months before the day on which the licence is to expire if:
(a) the application is made before the day on which the licence expires; and
(b) the Designated Authority believes that there are reasonable grounds for accepting the application.