137EExercise of powers in serious circumstances

137E Exercise of powers in serious circumstances An authorized person may exercise, in relation to a vessel, all or any of the powers under section 137C(1)(a), (b) and (e) where: (a) the authorized person has reasonable grounds to believe that: (i) the vessel has been used, is being used or is about to be used, in contravention of section 137B; or (ii) the exercise of those powers is necessary to prevent damage being caused to a well, structure or equipment in a safety zone; and (b) the circumstances are of such a serious nature as to require and justify the immediate exercise of those powers without the authority of a warrant issued under section 137D. 138 Fees (1) The holder of: (a) an exploration permit; (b) a retention lease; (c) a production licence; or (d) a pipeline licence, shall pay a fee in respect of each year of the term of the permit, lease, licence or pipeline licence.

Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981 139 (2) The fee: (a) is payable to the Minister; and (b) is to be calculated in accordance with the Regulations. (3) The fee for the first year of the term of the permit, lease, licence or pipeline licence is payable within one month after the day on which the term commences. (4) The fee for a subsequent year of the term of the permit, lease, licence or pipeline licence is payable within one month after the anniversary of the day on which the first year of the term commences.