(1) This section applies if rights conferred by a petroleum exploration permit or petroleum retention lease are suspended under section 262.
(2) The Minister may extend the term of the permit or lease by a period not more than the period of the suspension.
(3) The extension may be—
(a) in the notice of suspension; or
(b) by a later written notice given to the permittee or lessee.
S. 263A inserted by No. 16/2018 s. 29.