29Application for renewal

29 Application for renewal (1) The holder of an exploration permit may apply to the Minister for the renewal of the permit. (2) A renewal application must be given to the Minister at least 90 days before the permit is due to expire. (3) On the payment of any late fee required by the regulations for the purposes of this section, the Minister may also consider any application for renewal that does not comply with subsection (2). (4) However, the Minister must not consider any application to renew a permit that is made after the permit has expired.