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Section 39 - Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967 - Recovery of petroleum in adjacent area — Zoe

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#### 39 Recovery of petroleum in adjacent area A person shall not carry on operations for the recovery of petroleum in an adjacent area except: (a) under and in accordance with a licence; or (b) as otherwise permitted by this Part. Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.

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