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Section 19 - Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967 - Exploration for petroleum — Zoe

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#### 19 Exploration for petroleum (1) A person shall not explore for petroleum in an adjacent area except: (a) under and in accordance with a permit; or (b) as otherwise permitted by this Part. Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years. (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.

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