41Variation of condition of retention licence

41 Variation of condition of retention licence (1) A retention licensee may apply to the Minister to vary a condition of the licence. (2) An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by the Petroleum Act 1984 41 (3) On receiving an application under subsection (1), the Minister may, by notice served on the licensee, vary a condition of the licence. (4) If a retention licensee applies under subsection (1) to vary a condition of the licence which relates to the technical works program, the Minister may, after consultation with the retention licensee, appoint a person to evaluate the proposed variation and report their findings to the Minister. (5) If the Minister appoints a person under subsection (4), the cost of the person's services is a debt due and payable to the Territory by the retention licensee and may be recovered in a court of competent jurisdiction.