09/28/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/27/2021 15:28
Published: 28 September 2021
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposals for infringement offence regulations under the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
The Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (the Bill) is being considered by the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Select Committee. It is expected to be reported to the House in November 2021.
Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill(external link)- Parliament website
MBIE is now asking for your feedback on proposed infringement offence regulations under the Bill, which will apply to petroleum and minerals permit holders.
The Bill proposes 3 additional enforcement powers to improve compliance and enforcement under the Crown Minerals Act:
We're asking for your feedback on proposed regulations relating to infringement offences and the associated infringement fees.
The proposed infringement offences relate to failures to:
The proposed fees associated with these offences are a maximum of $1,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a body corporate, as provided for under the Bill.
Submissions close at 5pm on 19 October 2021
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