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Petroleum Act 1923
sec.153Lapsing of unfinished former s 42 applications
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### sec.153 Lapsing of unfinished former s 42 applications
If—
before 31 December 2004 an application had been made under former section 42, as it was in force immediately before that day; and
immediately before 31 December 2004, the application had not been decided;
the application is taken to lapse on 31 December 2004.
s 153 orig s 153 ins 1997 No. 71 s 13
exp 1 December 2002 (see s 153(6))
AIA s 20A applies (see s 152(5))
prev s 153 ins 2003 No. 56 s 5
exp beginning of 31 December 2004 (see prev s 158)
pres s 153 ins 2004 No. 26 s 68
amd 2007 No. 46 s 241 sch
- (a) before 31 December 2004 an application had been made under former section 42, as it was in force immediately before that day; and
- (b) immediately before 31 December 2004, the application had not been decided;