Western Australian Current Acts

OFFSHORE MINERALS ACT 2003 - SECT 97

97 .         Grant of licence extension — other circumstances

        (1)         Subject to subsection (2), if an exploration licence holder applies for an extension under section 96, the Minister —

            (a)         may grant an extension of the term of the licence; or

            (b)         may refuse to grant an extension of the term of the licence.

        (2)         The extension must not be for a period that is longer than the period of the suspension or exemption.

        (3)         The extension may be granted subject to whatever conditions the Minister thinks appropriate.