683Exercise of powers in relation to vessels in serious circumstances without a warrant

683 Exercise of powers in relation to vessels in serious circumstances without a warrant

An authorised person may exercise, in relation to a vessel, any or all of the powers referred to in section 677(1) if—

(a) the authorised person has reasonable grounds to believe that—

(i) the vessel has been used, is being used or is about to be used in contravention of section 669, 671 or 673; or

(ii) the exercise of those powers is necessary to prevent damage being caused to any well, pipeline, structure or equipment in the area to be avoided or in a safety zone; and

(b) the circumstances are of such a serious nature as to require and justify the immediate exercise of those powers without the authority of a warrant issued under section 682.

Part 6.7—Collection of fees and royalties

Division 1—Fees for petroleum titles

684 Fees for certain exploration permits

(1) A petroleum exploration permittee who is the registered holder of an applicable petroleum exploration permit must pay to the Minister a fee calculated in accordance with the regulations in respect of each year of the term of the permit.

(2) The fee in respect of the first year of the term of an applicable petroleum exploration permit is due and payable on the day the term of the permit begins (the first payment day).

(3) The fee in respect of a later year of the term of an applicable petroleum exploration permit is due and payable on the day falling on the anniversary of the first payment day in the remaining years of the term of the permit.

applicable petroleum exploration permit means—

(a) a work-bid petroleum exploration permit; or

(b) a special petroleum exploration permit.