191. No person shall drill a well or a test hole to explore for, develop or produce petroleum or natural gas not belonging to the Crown unless he has obtained in each case a licence issued for such purpose by the Minister; the conditions on which such licence shall be issued shall be determined by regulation.
Every person who explores for, develops or produces petroleum or natural gas not belonging to the Crown shall report on his operations to the Minister within 90 days after the end of each year.