Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828:section:155:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 155 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 390205–391503

more of the blocks comprised in the lease.
 (6) If:
 (a) the Joint Authority makes a decision under subsection (3) refusing to renew the lease; and
 (b) a notice of refusal is given to the applicant; and
 (c) within 12 months after the notice was given, the lessee applies for a petroleum production licence over one or more of the blocks comprised in the lease; and
 (d) the lease would, apart from this subsection, expire:
 (i) before the Joint Authority grants, or refuses to grant, the petroleum production licence; or
 (ii) before the application lapses;
the lease continues in force until:
 (e) the Joint Authority grants, or refuses to grant, the petroleum production licence; or
 (f) the application lapses;
whichever happens first.
 (7) If:
 (a) the Joint Authority makes a decision under subsection (3) refusing to renew the lease; and
 (b) a notice of refusal is given to the applicant; and
 (c) subsection (6) does not apply; and
 (d) the lease would, apart from this subsection, expire within 12 months after the notice was given;
the lease continues in force until the end of the 12‑month period beginning on the day on which the notice was given.
 (8) Subsections (6) and (7) have effect subject to this Chapter but despite section 139.
Note: See the notes at the end of section 139.