The following rules apply:
- Permit holders can surrender permits by lodging a notice in writing to the department. Each permit holder (if there is more than one) must sign the notice. Permits should be handed back, if available (regulation 4j).
- The Minister for Mines and Petroleum (Minister) may cancel the permit for various reasons, with the department notifying permit holders in writing.
- Permits automatically expire three months after being issued, or when the relevant exploration licence is no longer in force, or when a mining lease, general purpose lease, special prospecting licence or retention licence is granted over the land, in which case the department will notify the permit holder in writing.
- The Minister may exempt any exploration licence or area from the operation of the permit system. Any current permit within the relevant area will not be affected.
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