123Scientific investigations

123 Scientific investigations (1) The Minister may, by notice in writing, consent to the carrying on in an adjacent area by any person of petroleum exploration operations in the course of scientific investigation. (2) A notice of consent given under subsection (1) may be made subject to such conditions, if any, as are specified in the notice. (3) A notice of consent in force under subsection (1) authorizes the person specified in the notice, subject to section 124 and in accordance with the conditions, if any, to which the notice is subject, to carry on, in an adjacent area, petroleum exploration operations specified in the course of the scientific investigation