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Petroleum (Timor Gap Zone of Cooperation) Act 1990

7Prospecting for petroleum

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A person must not prospect for petroleum in Area A of the Zone of Cooperation except with the approval of the Joint Authority.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.

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