Offshore Minerals Act 1998
sec.58How multiple applications are dealt with
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sec.58 How multiple applications are dealt with
Subject to subsection (2) , if a sub-block is covered by 2 or more applications for an exploration or mining lease, the Minister must deal with the applications in the order in which they are made. See also section 203 (How multiple applications are dealt with). If— the applications are lodged within a particular time of each other; and the time is less than the time prescribed under a regulation; the Minister must decide the order in which the applications are to be dealt with by drawing lots in the way prescribed under a regulation. (sec.58-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , if a sub-block is covered by 2 or more applications for an exploration or mining lease, the Minister must deal with the applications in the order in which they are made. See also section 203 (How multiple applications are dealt with). (sec.58-ssec.2) If— the applications are lodged within a particular time of each other; and the time is less than the time prescribed under a regulation; the Minister must decide the order in which the applications are to be dealt with by drawing lots in the way prescribed under a regulation.
- (a) the applications are lodged within a particular time of each other; and
- (b) the time is less than the time prescribed under a regulation;