OFFSHORE MINERALS ACT 1994 - SECT 245 Refusal of application for renewal

OFFSHORE MINERALS ACT 1994 - SECT 245

  (1)   If the Joint Authority proposes to refuse to renew the licence, the Designated Authority must give the applicant notice of the proposed refusal.

  (2)   The notice must:

  (a)   be in writing; and

  (b)   specify the reason for the proposed refusal; and

  (c)   invite the holder to make written submissions in relation to the proposed refusal; and

  (d)   specify the day by which submissions should be given to the Designated Authority; and

  (e)   specify an address where submissions are to be lodged.

  (3)   The day specified under paragraph   ( 2)(d) must be not less than 30 days after the day on which the notice is given.

  (4)   The Joint Authority may refuse to grant the application only if:

  (a)   the holder has been given a notice under subsection   ( 1); and

  (b)   the Joint Authority has considered any submission made by the applicant; and

  (c)   the Joint Authority is satisfied that no special circumstances exist that justify the renewal being granted.