136ENature of well driller's licence

136E Nature of well driller's licence

[Section 136E Inserted by No. 56 of 2008, s. 62, Applied:11 Feb 2009]

(1)  A well driller's licence of any class –

(a) authorises its holder to physically undertake well works in accordance with the licence; and

(b) unless sooner cancelled or surrendered, remains in force for a 5-year period commencing on the day on which it is issued and is renewable; and

(c) is not transferable.

(2)  The holder of a well driller's licence may surrender it at any time by giving the Minister written notice to that effect.

(3)  A well driller's licence has no surrender value.

(4)  The holder of a well driller's licence must produce the licence for inspection if required to do so by an authorised officer.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.