(1) This section applies if—
(a) a site closing certificate is in force in relation to an identified greenhouse gas storage formation; and
(b) the State incurs reasonable costs or expenses in carrying out the program specified in the pre‑certificate notice for the site closing certificate.
(2) The costs or expenses—
(a) are a debt due to the State by the holder of the certificate; and
(b) are recoverable in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(3) The total of the costs and expenses
recoverable under subsection (2) must not exceed the estimate set out in the
pre‑certificate notice.
Part 3.5 —Greenhouse gas search authorities
Division 1 —General provisions