PETROLEUM ACT 1998 - SECT 180 Minister may require position of wells etc. to be surveyed
PETROLEUM ACT 1998 - SECT 180
Minister may require position of wells etc. to be surveyed(1) The Minister may require the holder of an exploration permit, a retention lease or a production licence—
(a) to carry out a survey of the position of any well, structure or equipment in the permit, lease or licence area; and
(b) to report the results of the survey to her or him in writing.
(2) If the Minister is not satisfied with a report provided under subsection (1)(b), she or he may require the holder of the permit, lease or licence to give her or him further information in writing about the survey.
(3) A requirement under subsection (1) or (2) must be made in writing.
(4) The holder of a permit, lease or licence must comply with any requirement made under this section.
Penalty: 120 penalty units.