Western Australian Current Regulations

PETROLEUM (SUBMERGED LANDS) (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION) REGULATIONS 2015 - REG 68

68 .         Requirement to return core, cutting or sample to Australia

                An instrument holder commits an offence if —

            (a)         the Minister has authorised the instrument holder to retain a core, cutting or sample outside Australia; and

            (b)         the instrument holder does not ensure that the core, cutting or sample is returned to Australia within —

                  (i)         12 months after the authorisation being given; or

                  (ii)         a longer period authorised by the Minister.

        Penalty: a fine of $4 000.