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Offshore Minerals Act 1999
157Effect of application for mining licence on term of retention licence
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157 Effect of application for mining licence on term of retention licence
157 Effect of application for mining licence on term of retention licence
If:
(a) a retention licence holder applies for a mining licence over the licence area, or part of the licence area, of the retention licence, and
(b) the current term of the retention licence expires, and
(c) a grant of the mining licence does not take effect before the current term of the retention licence expires,
the retention licence remains in force until:
(d) the grant of the mining licence takes effect, or
(e) a provisional grant of the mining licence lapses, or
(f) the application for the mining licence is withdrawn or refused.