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Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981
19Exploration for petroleum
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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
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981 20 (b) as otherwise permitted by this Part. (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.