(1) This section applies if 2 or more geothermal permit applications are--
(a) for land in a released area and made before the end of the application period for the area; or
(b) for the same land and made on the same day.
Note--
Competing applications for land other than land in a released area can not be made on different days. See section 35.
(2) The applications take the priority the Minister decides, after considering the relative merits of each application.