(1) In this Part, a reference to a
"core" ,
"cutting" or
"sample" includes a reference to a portion of a core, cutting or sample.
(2)
For the purposes of this Part--
(a) cores and cuttings, and well data logs,
sample descriptions and other documents, relating to the drilling of a well,
are taken to have been furnished to the Minister not later than one month
after the drilling of the well was, in the opinion of the Minister,
substantially completed, and
(b) geophysical or geochemical data relating to
geophysical or geochemical surveys are taken to have been furnished to the
Minister not later than one year after the geophysical or geochemical field
work was, in the opinion of the Minister, substantially completed.
(3) A
reference to information furnished to the Minister under this Act includes a
reference to a return or other information relating to royalty under this Act
that is obtained by the Minister, or a delegate of the Minister, from a tax
officer (within the meaning of the Taxation Administration Act 1996 ).
