OFFSHORE MINERALS ACT 1994 - SECT 58 How multiple applications are dealt with

OFFSHORE MINERALS ACT 1994 - SECT 58

  (1)   Subject to subsection   ( 2), if a block is covered by 2 or more applications for an exploration or mining licence, the Designated Authority must deal with the applications in the order in which they are made.

Note:   See also section   203.

  (2)   If:

  (a)   the applications are lodged within a particular time of each other; and

  (b)   the time is less than the time prescribed by the regulations;

the Designated Authority must determine the order in which the applications are to be dealt with by drawing lots in the way prescribed by the regulations.