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Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991.

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Abstract
This Act, consisting of 141 sections divided into 14 Parts and completed by two Schedules, concerns the exploration and mining of petroleum in the territory of New South Wales. It consists of 141 sections and is divided into the following parts: Preliminary; Rights of the Crown as to petroleum, helium and carbon dioxide; Petroleum titles; Consent of other government authorities; Access arrangements for prospecting titles; Restrictions on titles; Protection of the environment; Royalties and fees; Registration of titles and dealings; Inspection and control; Easements and rights of way; Compensation; Wardens and officers; Release of information and Miscellaneous.
Long title of text
An Act to regulate the search for and mining of petroleum; to repeal the Petroleum Act 1955 ; and for other purposes.
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 21 August 1992.
Notes
This Act repeals the Petroleum Act 1955.Last amendments up to 2017, No. 63, Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No. 2) of 23 November 2017. Reprinted as at 1 July 2018.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

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No
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