Western Australian Current Acts Western Australian Current Acts (1) The Minister may
grant or renew a works licence subject to whatever conditions the Minister
thinks appropriate.
(2) If the Minister
grants or renews a works licence subject to conditions, the conditions must be
specified in the licence.
(3) Without limiting
subsection (1), the Minister may attach the following kinds of conditions to
the grant or renewal of a works licence —
(a) a
condition requiring the licence holder to take out insurance as required by
the Minister;
(b) a
condition requiring the holder to carry out certain work in or in relation to
the licence area during the term of the licence;
(c) a
condition requiring the holder to lodge a security with the Minister;
(d) a
condition requiring the holder to keep specified information;
(e) a
condition requiring the holder to give the Minister, on request, specified
information;
(f) a
condition requiring the holder to take steps to protect the environment of the
licence area, including conditions relating to —
(i)
protecting wildlife; or
(ii)
minimising the effect on the environment of the licence
area and the area surrounding the licence of activities carried out in the
licence area;
(g) a
condition requiring the holder to repair any damage to the environment caused
by activities in the licence area;
(h) a
condition requiring the holder to pay a specified penalty to the State if the
holder does not comply with a licence condition.
(4) A condition under
subsection 3(c) must specify —
(a) the
amount of the security required; and
(b) the
kind of security required; and
(c) the
manner and form in which the security is to be lodged.
(5) Without limiting
subsection (3)(c), a condition under that provision may require the lodgment
of a security in the form of a guarantee and if a guarantee is required the
condition may specify —
(a) the
kind of person who is to give the guarantee; and
(b) the
terms of the guarantee.