Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1996 No. 85 OFFSHORE MINERALS (DATA LODGMENT AND REPORTING) REGULATIONS - REG 9

9. A licence holder must keep, in good condition, a sample obtained in the
course of exploration work for a period of at least 1 year after the end of
the report period during which the sample was taken, unless the relevant
Designated Authority gives written permission for the sample to be disposed
of.