20Exploration for petroleum

#### 20 Exploration for petroleum 20 Exploration for petroleum > > (1) A person shall not explore for petroleum in the adjacent area except— > > > > > (a) under and in accordance with a permit, or > > > > > (b) as otherwise permitted by this Part. > > > > Maximum penalty—500 penalty units or imprisonment for 5 years, or both. > > > (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a person who does anything preparatory to, or knowingly connected with, exploration for petroleum is taken to explore for petroleum. > > **s 20:** Am 1991 No 85, Sch 2 (1); 1992 No 112, Sch 1.