Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638:section:50
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 50
Character Range: 83107–83833

50  Application for exploration licence over standard block
 (1) A person may apply to the Joint Authority for an exploration licence over a standard block if:
 (a) the block is vacant; and
 (b) the block is not excluded.
Note: For excluded blocks see section 51.
 (2) A standard block is vacant if no exploration, retention or mining licence is in force over the block.
 (3) A person may apply for an exploration licence over a group of standard blocks if:
 (a) the group forms a discrete area; and
 (b) there are not more than 500 blocks in the group.
Note: The Designated Authority may, in certain circumstances, allow an application to be made for an exploration licence covering up to 3 discrete areas (see section 53).