M-13.1 - Mining Act

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167. (Repealed).
1987, c. 64, s. 167; 1998, c. 24, s. 80.
167. (Repealed).
1987, c. 64, s. 167; 1998, c. 24, s. 80.
167. Where a person applies for an exploration licence for petroleum and natural gas, an exploration licence for brine or an exploration licence for underground reservoirs with respect to a territory already subject to such a licence held by a third person, the Minister shall first offer the exploration licence applied for to that third person.
If the third person refuses the exploration licence, the Minister may issue it, in accordance with this division, to the person having applied for it.
1987, c. 64, s. 167.