Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638:section:157
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 157
Character Range: 168623–169315

157  Effect of application for mining licence on term of retention licence
  If:
 (a) a retention licence holder applies for a mining licence over the licence area, or part of the licence area, of the retention licence; and
 (b) the current term of the retention licence expires; and
 (c) a grant of the mining licence does not take effect before the current term of the retention licence expires;
the retention licence remains in force until:
 (d) the grant of the mining licence takes effect; or
 (e) a provisional grant of the mining licence lapses; or
 (f) the application for the mining licence is withdrawn or refused.

Division 4—Voluntary surrender of part of retention licence area