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Area of mining }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8522797\charrsid10293106 lease \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8522797 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8522797\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8522797 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 PART }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8522797\charrsid10293106 IV}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8522797\charrsid10293106 GRANT OF }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 LICENCES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8522797\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631029\charrsid10293106 18.}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Prospecting licen}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631029\charrsid10293106 c}{ \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 es \par 19. }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631029\charrsid10293106 M}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ining licence}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631029\charrsid10293106 \par 20. 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Compensation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 \par 29.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Claims for compensation against Crown \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 30.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Payment of compensation \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 31.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Compensation not payable in respect of minerals}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 \par 32.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Compensation not payable unless expressly provided for \par 33. Owner and occupier o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 f land entitled to compensation \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 34. Amount of compensation \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3895139 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 PART }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 VI \par REGULATIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 35, Regulations relating to working, regulation, and inspection of mines \par 36. General }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 regulations \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3895139 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 PART VII \par MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 37. Levies may be imposed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 38. Moneys payable to Treasurer \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 39.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 Money paid for Niuean land \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 40. Disputes \par 41. Appeals \par 42. Records to be kept \par 43}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10293106 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Disused mines \par 44. Cabinet may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 deleg}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ate \par 45. Personal liability of officers \par 46. Consequential amendment \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3879793 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3879793 ------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10293106\charrsid10293106 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 AN ACT}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 make provisions for mining fo} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 r minerals in Niue, for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 by the Niue Assembly in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3895139 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895139\charrsid6510006 PART I \par PRELIMI}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid6510006 NARY \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 1. }{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Short Title}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - T}{ \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891303\charrsid10293106 his Act may be cited as the Min}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ing Act 1977. \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 \par 2. }{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Interpretation}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) In this Act, unless the context}{ \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 otherwise requires - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2576288 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Access licence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means any access licence granted pur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 suant to section 20 of this Act;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2576288 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Alienation}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means alienation as defined in section 2 of the Niue Amendment (No.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 2) Act 1968;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2576288 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Cabinet}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means the Cabinet of Ministers of Niue established by Art}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 icle 2 of the Niue Constitution}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1187228 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2576288 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Chief Mining Inspector}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means the Chief Mining Inspector appointed pu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 rsuant to section 5 of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8664580 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Crown land}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means Crown land as defi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7037698\charrsid10293106 ned in section 2 of the Niue Amendm }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ent (No.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 2) Act 1968;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8664580 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 High Court}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means the High Court of Niue established by Arti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 cle 37 of the Niue Constitution;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2576288\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8664580 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Licence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means any access licence, 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"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6816204\charrsid10293106 M}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 " means mining operations;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14510279 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid687957 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14510279 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6816204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Mining Inspector}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 means:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6816204\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6816204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (i) The Chief Mining Inspector; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6816204\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6816204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7037698\charrsid10293106 (ii) A Mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Inspector duly appointed and holding office, under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6816204\charrsid10293106 this Act, as a M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 ining Inspector;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12351834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (c) The erection, maintenance, and use of plant }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 and machinery, and the construc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 tion or use of roads, races, darns, railways, channels, batteries, buildings, dwellings, and other works connected with such operations or purposes; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12351834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (d) The lawful use of land, water, pools and natural depositori}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14510279 es of water (whether containing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 water or not) and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 the doing of all lawful acts incident or conductive to any such operations or purposes. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12351834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 Niuean land}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 has the meaning}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 defined in section 2 of the N}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 iue Amendment (No}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 2) Act 1968;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12351834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Prescribed substances}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means uranium, thorium, plutonium, neptunium, or any of their respective compounds, or any such other substance as the Cabinet may prescribe by notice in the Niue Gazette, being a substance which in its opinion is or may be used for the production of ato mic energy or research i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 nto matters connected therewith;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1527748 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Prospecting}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 searching for minerals in the soil }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 or substrata of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 any land to assess whether the soil}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 or substrata is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 suitable for the mining of any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 mineral,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 or to test the mineral bearing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 qualities}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of any such soil or substrata; but does no}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 t include mining;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 and }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 to prospect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 prospected}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 have corresponding meanings;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351834\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1527748 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 Prospecting licence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 means a prospecting}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 licence issued pur}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 suant to section 18 of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1527748 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Prospector}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means any person, inc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 luding a body corporate, holding}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 a valid and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 subsisting}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 prospecting licence;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1643862 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Registrar}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means the Re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 gistrar of the Land Court of Ni}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 ue;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1527748\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1643862 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Treasurer}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 means the Treasurer of Niue appointed pursuant to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 Section 17 of the Niue Act 1966.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, words, phrases and expressions used in this Act and defined in the Niue Constitution, the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Niue Act 1966 or in the Land Ordinance 1969 shall, unless a contrary intention appears, have }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 in this Act the meaning}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 so defined: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 M}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 inerals property of Crown}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) All minerals on or under the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4209248 surface of any land (including }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 the seabed) within the territories limits of Niue, are hereby declared to be the property of the Crown. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 \par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4209248 All grants of Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 land and all alienations of Niuean land, whether m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 ade before or after the passing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of this Act, shall he deemed to be made subject}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 to the reservation to the Crown of all minerals on or under the surface of the land. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 \par 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 Atomic Energy Act 1945}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 - Nothing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 in this Act shall affect or derogate from the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act 1945 or be deemed to affect or derogate from }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4209248 these}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 provisions; and should}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4209248 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 there be any conflict between the provisions of that Act and the provisions of this Act, the provisions of that Act shall prevail. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1643862 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid6510006 PART II \par ADMINISTRATION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1643862\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Mining Inspectors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) There may from time to time be appointed, under Part VI of the Niue Constitution a Chief Mini}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 ng Inspector and such num}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ber of other Mining Inspectors as may be required for the purpose of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 \par (2) The Chief Mining Inspector sha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ll have all the powers of and be deemed to be a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 Mining}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 Inspector. \par \par 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Duties of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4209248 Mining}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Inspectors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - It shall be the duty and function of a Mining Inspector - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10109031 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (a) To inspect mines; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2895419 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (b) When he has reason to believe that any }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15891303\charrsid10293106 mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 or other }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 operation or activity}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 being carried on at any mine, or that the state or condition of any mine,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 consti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 tutes a hazard or danger to any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 person, livestock or building, to give to any miner or to the duly authorised agent or servant of the miner, or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 to any person engaged in mining}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 at the mine, reasonable directions }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 for, or with a view to, removing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 , preventing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 or alleviating the hazard or da}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 nger; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109031\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2895419 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (c) To ensure that the provi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 sions of this Act are duly obser}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ved. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 \par 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 Failure}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 to comply with directions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 - Where any miner, or the duly auth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 orised agent or servant of any mi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4209248 ne}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 r, or any person engaged in mining to whom any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 directions are g}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 iven pursuant to paragraph (b) of section 6 of this Act, knowingly and wilfully fails to comp}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 ly with the directions, he comm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 its an offence against this Act and, on conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $500, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 months, or,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 where the offender is a body corp}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 orate, to a fine not exceeding $}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 1,000. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 \par 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 Special powers of Mining }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Inspectors}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) A Mini}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 ng Inspector may, in the performance of any of his duties,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 the exercise of any of his duties, the exercise of any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2895419\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of his powers, or the carrying out of any of his functions under this Act, enter upon any mine or any place where minerals obtained by mining are stored or kept, or any place where he has reason to believe that any such minerals, are or may be, stored or kept: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631103\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Provided that, save with the prior written consent of a Judge or of a Commissioner, a Mining Inspector shall not exercise any of the powers conferred upon him by the foregoing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631103\charrsid10293106 provisions of this subsection: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2631103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631103\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2631103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (a) At any time between the hours of sunset and sunrise; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631103\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2631103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (b) I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631103\charrsid10293106 n or upon any priv ate dwelling or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 private garden, except with the permission of the occupier thereof. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631103\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14055294\charrsid2914098 (2) A Mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid2914098 Inspector may take and retain on behalf of the Crown from any mine or any place where minerals that are obtained, or apparently obtained,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14055294\charrsid2914098 by mining are stored or kept, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid2914098 reasonable samples of any minerals, soil or earth. \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14055294\charrsid10293106 \par 9. }{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Obstruction etc., prohibited}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - Any person who obstructs, hinders, disobeys, assaults, threatens, or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 abuses any Mining Inspec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14055294\charrsid10293106 tor while the Inspector is performing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 any duty, e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14055294\charrsid10293106 xercising any power or carrying}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 out any function imposed or conferred upon the Inspector by this Act,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 commits}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 an of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2914098 fence against this Act, and, or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 conviction, shall be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 liable to a fine not exceeding}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 $100}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\sub\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 month, or, where the person is a body co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 rporate, to a fine not exceeding}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 $500}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Provided that nothing in this section shall derogate from the provisions of section 7 of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 \par 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 M}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ining Office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) There shall be an office to be known as the Mining Office which shall be situated in Alofi at such place as the Cabinet shall from time to time specify. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) The Mining Office shall be under the control of the Chief Mining Inspector. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (3) At the Mining Office there shall be kept copies of all licences, documents, notices and other writings and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 instruments issued under this A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ct, which shall compris}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2914098 e the public records of the Mining}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Office.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 \par \par (4) The public records of the Mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Office sha ll be open to inspection, without fee, by members of the public on any day except a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday at all reasonable hours from time to time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 fixed by the Chief M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 inin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 g }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Inspector. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4140745\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (5) None of the public records of the Mining Office shall, without the prior consent of the Cabinet, or a Judge or Commissioner of the High Court, or a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 Judge or Commissioner of the L}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 and Court, or the Chief Mining }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 Inspector be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2914098 removed from the Mining Office.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 \par \par Provided that any such Judge}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 or Commissioner may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 order the Chief Mining Inspector to cause any of such publ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 ic records to be produced in any}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 urt.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (6) Any person who knowingly and wilfully}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 removed any of such public records, contrary to subsection (5) of this section, from the Mining Office, commits an offence against this Act and, on conviction, shall be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 liable to a fine not exceeding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 $100, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or, if the removal was made with any fraudulent or, if the removal was made with any fraudulent or other dishonest intent, to a fine not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2914098 exceeding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 $300 or to imprisonment for a term not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 exceeding 9 months.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 \par 11.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 Office of miner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 (1) Every miner shall have, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 in Niue, an office and shall, in writing, inform the Chief Mining Inspector at the Mining Office of the location of that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 office or any change }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1526543\charrsid10293106 in the location of that office. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) Any miner who, for more than 7 clear days, is in breach of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section commits an offence against this Act and, on conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $20. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 \par (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Any notice or other document which any person may, pu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 rsuant to this Act or any other }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 enactment, wish to serve upon or deliver to any miner shall be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 deemed to have been validly }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ser}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 ved upon or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 delivered to the miner if it be delivered at the office, referred to in subsection (1) of this section, of the miner as the same is r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 ecorded in the records of the M}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ining Office: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Provided that nothing in this subsection shall preclude the servi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 ce or delivery of any notice or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 other document in any manner sanctioned by law. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15007838 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid6510006 PART III \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid6510006 ACQUISITION OF LAND}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid6510006 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157943\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 12}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Acquisition of Niuean land}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Cabinet shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 have the authority to investigate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 and acquire Niuean land by way of lease or purchase for the follo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 wing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 purposes, that is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 to say}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15007838 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (a) For mining and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 for all purposes necessary effe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ctually to carry on mining operations therein or thereon for any mineral; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15007838 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227732 b) For cutting and constructing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 thereon, water races, drains, dams, and roads, to be used in connection with such mining; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15007838 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (c) For the erection thereon of any buildings}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 and machinery to be used in connection with any such mining; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15007838 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (d) For boring,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 sinking for, pumping or raising}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 water; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15007838 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (e) For residence thereon in connection with any or all such purposes. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 \par 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Crown land open for minin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 g - All Crown}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 land shall be open for mining, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Act or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 regulations made under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 \par 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 Niuean land open for mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15007838\charrsid10293106 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 without limiting}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 the provisions of this Act, if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 minerals are discovered on }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 or under Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 an land, the land shall, with the written consent of the owner or occupier, be open for mining, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 \par 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Niu}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 ean}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 land}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 may be declared open for mining}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 without consent of owner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) If the owner or oc cupier of any Niuean land fails or refuses to consent to the acquisition of land for mining, the Niue Assembly may by resolution direct Cabinet to declare the land to be open }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 for mining as if it were Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 land. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) Where the Niue Assembly resolution is passed under subsection (1) of this section the Cabinet shall cause to be served on the owner or occupier of the land}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 a notice in writing stating that unless, within a period fo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 r 6 months after}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 the date on which the notice was served, the owner or occupier consents to the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 land being o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 pen for mining, the land may be declared to be open}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 for mining as if it were Crown land. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (3) No owner or occupier of land who has had served on him a notice under subsection (2) of this section shall, within the period of one y ear after the date of receipt of the notice, enter into any arrangement wit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 h any other person for the mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of any mineral on or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048882\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 under the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 land to which the notice relate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 s. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (4) If satisfacto}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 ry arrangements (including}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 , if }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 necessary, an agreement to gran}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 t a right of way) have not been made by the owner or the occupier within the period of 6 months referred to in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 section (2) of this section, the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Cabinet within 3 months after the expiry}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of the said period of 6 months, shall declare the land in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid15227732 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 respect of w hich the notice was served or any part of it to be open for mini}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 ng}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 if Cabinet considers it to}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 be in the national interest to do so. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (5) Where any land is required under the provisions of this section is proven by the owner or occupier to be their only lan d that owner or that occupier shall be provided with alternative land of an equal value at some other place in Niue. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 \par 16}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 Agre}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ement w}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227732 ith owner for mining }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 instead of declaring}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 ope}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 n for mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - Instead of recommending that any la}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 nd be declared to be open for mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 under section 15 of this }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ct, the Cabinet may agree in writing with the owner or occupier of the land}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 that it shall be open for mining in the sam}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 e manner as Crown land. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15079263\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 1}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 7}{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 . Area}{ \fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227732 }{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of mi}{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 ning}{ \fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 lease}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) The area of any land comprised in }{ \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 a mining lease shall not exceed }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 40 acres, and the length of the area, as far as practicable, shall}{ \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 not exceed twice its width. \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall restrict the area of land required for the purpose of mining for a prescribed substanc}{ \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 e within the meaning of the Atomi}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 c Energy Act 1945. \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16149659 {\b\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid6510006 PART IV \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid6510006 GRANT OF LICEN}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid6510006 CES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 \par 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 Prospecting}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 licences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 The Cabinet shall have the authority to g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 rant prospecting licences. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) The Cab}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 inet shall make reg}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ula}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 tions under this section to regulate the granting}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of prospecting licences. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 \par 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 M}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ining licences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) The Cabin }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 et shall have the authority to g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 rant mining licence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 s under the provisions of this Act or pursuant to any regulations m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ade under this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 \par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 No }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16149659\charrsid10293106 person shall engage in mining in,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 upon or under any land unless, in relation to that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12722465\charrsid10293106 land, the person holds a mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 licence issued to the person under subsection (1) of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12722465\charrsid10293106 \par (3) Any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227732 person who engages in mining t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12722465\charrsid10293106 o subsection (2) of this section com}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 mits an offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid687957 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 against this Act and, on conviction, shall be liable to fine of $500 or to imprisonm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12722465\charrsid10293106 ent for a term not exceeding 2 m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 onths or, where the person is a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $2,000. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12722465\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (4) Where any person is convicted of an offence contrary to subsection (2) of this section, the High Court may, on convicting or sentencing the person, make an order vesting in the Crown all or any vehicles, machinery, equipment, tools or other things used by the person in the commission or in further ance of the offence and upon the making of any such order, the vehicles, machinery, equipment, tools or other things so vested }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 HYPERLINK http://shall.be }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11544113\charrsid10293106 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b2200000068007400740070003a002f002f007300680061006c006c002e00620065002f0000000000000000000000be7700}}}{\fldrslt { \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12722465\charrsid10293106 shall}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 be}}}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 forfeited to and become the absolute property of the Crown and shall be dealt with or disposed of in such manner as the Cabinet may direct. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12722465\charrsid10293106 \par (5) No person shall, as of right, be entitled the g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 rant of a mining licence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12722465\charrsid10293106 \par (6) Subject to section 27 of this Ac}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 t, where, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 in }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 respect of any piece or area of land, th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 ere is in ex}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 istence a subsistin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 g mining licence, no mining}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 licence shall be granted in r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 espect of the piece or area of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 land without first consulting the miner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 holding the subsisting licence.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (7) No mining licence shall be granted for a period in excess o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 f 50 years comm}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 encing on the date of the issue thereof, \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid1005521 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid1005521 Access licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid1005521 - (1) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1005521 W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid1005521 here a miner is unable to obtain reasonable access to any area or piece of land mentioned }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid1005521 in the mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid1005521 licence held by the mine}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid1005521 r, the miner may apply in writing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid1005521 to Cabinet for a grant to the miner of an access licence to that area or piece of land over any other area or piece of land}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid1005521 to be specified in the licence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) On the receipt of any such application and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 if Cabinet considers }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 the application to be reasonable, in the circumstances, the Cabinet shall grant the access licence sought subject to any reasonable conditions that it may specify. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8945622\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (3) Every access licence shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 be eff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ectual only during the subsistence of the mining licence to which it relates. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 F}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 orm of licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 ) Every licence shall be in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 writing and in triplicate and shall - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6227633 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (a) Contain the full names, occupation and address in Niue of the person in whose favo ur it is granted; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6227633 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 (b) Specify each and every}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 area or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 piece of land in relation to which it is granted; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6227633 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 (c) Specify the term of the licence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6227633 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (d) Specify each and every species of minerals in respect of which the licence is granted; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6227633 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (e) Set fo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 rth the con sideration, whether the payment of a lump sum}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 or otherwise, that the miner is to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 pay to the Crown for the g}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 rant of the licence;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6227633 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (f) Contain such other conditions, not inconsistent with this }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 Ac}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 t, as are agreed upon between the miner concerned}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 and the Cabinet, being}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 conditions to which th}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 e licence is to be subject; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6227633 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 (g) B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 e date with the date of the issue thereof. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) Every licence shall be executed by the Premier in the presence of a witness who shall thereupon, on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 the licence, duly attes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 t the signature of the Premier. \par \par (3) Every licence shall be sign}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ed by the miner concerned, or by the duly authorised agent of such miner, in the presence of a Cabinet Minister or of a Mining Inspector who shall thereupon, on the licence, duly attest the signature of the miner or agent. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (4) There shall be payable to the Crown on the issue of a licence the sum of $100. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6227633\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15217262\charrsid10293106 (5) Every such sum}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 shall be paid by the person }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15217262\charrsid10293106 in whose favour the licence is g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ranted. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15217262\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (6) On the payment of any such fee, a receipt for the same shall be endorsed upon each copy of the licence by the person duly authorised to receive the fee.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15217262\charrsid10293106 \par \par 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Validity of licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15217262\charrsid10293106 - No licence shall be valid or e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ffectual for any purpose whatsoever until, in relation thereto, there has been compliance with the provisions}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15217262\charrsid10293106 of this Ac}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 t. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15217262\charrsid10293106 \par 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Licence deemed to have been confirmed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) Every licence issued or granted unde}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8145068\charrsid10293106 r this Act affecting or relating}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 to Niuean land, and every suspension, revocation or surrender of any such licence shall be deemed to have been duly confirmed by the Niue Land Court under the provisions of the Land Ordinance 1969. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8145068\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1005521 (2) Subsection (4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ) of section 17 of the Land Ordinance 1969 is h}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8145068\charrsid10293106 ereby amended by adding, after pa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ragraph (n) thereof, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8145068\charrsid10293106 the following paragraph, namely:-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922706 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \fi-698\li1418\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1418\itap0\pararsid14956901 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14956901 (o)\tab }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 The Mi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8145068\charrsid10293106 ning Act 1977, in so far as it}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 relates to the issue, grant, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 suspension, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 revocation or surrender, under }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 provisions thereof, of any licence affect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14956901 ing or relating to Niuean land"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8145068\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8145068\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Registration of licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - Every licence and every assignment, transmission, surrender or revocation of any licence shall, for the purpose of Part I of the Land Ordinance 1969, be deemed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 to be an instrument within the meaning}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of subsection (1) of section 2 of that Ordinance, and shall be subject to the provisions of Part I of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 that Ordinance: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Provided that nothing in secti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 on 7 of the Land Ordinance 1}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 969 shall apply to a licence or to the assignment, transmission, surrender or revocation of the licence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 \par 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Destruction of licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922706\charrsid10293106 1) No person shall destroy or mutilate }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 any licence or m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ake any unauthorised entry upon any licence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 \par (2) Any person who knowing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ly and wilfully acts contrary to subs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 ection (1) of this section comm}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 its an offence against this Act and, on conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceedin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 g}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 $100 or, if the act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 was done with any fraudulent or other dishonest intent, to a fine not exceeding $250 or to impr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 isonment for a term}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 not exceeding 6 months. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 \par 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Licence to constitute contract}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - Every licence issued under this Act shal}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 l, subject to the provisions of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 this Act, constitute a contract between the Crown and the miner thereunder. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 \par 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 Surrender, cance}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 llation and suspension of licence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 - The Cabinet may at time sus}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 pend, cancel or cause to}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 surrender a licence if it is in the national interest to do so. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4811832 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid6510006 PART V \par COMPENSATI}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid6510006 ON \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 Compensation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 - Where la}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 nd }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 acquired for the p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 urposes of this Act, there shall be paid to the owner or occupier entitled to the land acquired compensation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811832\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 29. }{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 Claims}{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 for }{ \fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1005521 compensation}{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 against Crown}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - Subject to the provisions of this Act, every claim against the }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 Crown}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 for compensation in respect of any matter for which}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 compe}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 nsation is expre}{ \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 ssly provided for by this Ac}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 t, }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid687957 w}{ \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 he}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ther for injurious affection of land, the value of improvements, or otherwise, shall be made in the Land court of Niue. \par }{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 \par 30. }{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 Pay}{\fs24\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ment of compensation}{ \fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - All compensation payable by the Crown under this Act shall be paid from the}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Niue Government Account out of money appropriated by the Niue Assembly for that purpose.}{\fs24\cf1\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 \par 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 Compensation not payable in respect of minerals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673025 C }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ompensation shall in no case be payable in respect of the value of any mineral on, in, under, or forming the surface of any land. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 \par 32}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Compensatio}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 n not payable unless expressly p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 rovided for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 No person shall have any right or claim to compensation against the Crown in}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673025 respect of any matter arising }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 this Act except where provision for compensation is expressly made by this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 A}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ct.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Owner }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 and occu}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 pier of la}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673025 n}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 d entitled to compensation}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - The owner or occupier of any land in respect of which a mining licence has been granted shall be entitled to compensa tion (according to their respective interests) for all loss and damage suffered or likely to be suffered by that owner or occupier as a result of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673025 g}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ra}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 nt of the mining licence or the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 exercise of the rights conferred by that licence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444406\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 34.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Amount of compensation}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) The amount of compensation claimed under this Act against the holder}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 of a }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 mining licence or against any person exercising any of the rights conferred by this Act shal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044396\charrsid10293106 l, in default of agreement, be de}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 termined by the Land Court of Niue. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) In fixing the amount of compensation to be paid to the owner or occupier of land in respect of damage to the land, the Niue Land Court shall take into consideration the extent to which the whole of the land comprised in the holding of which the land damaged forms part will be detrimentally affected by reason of any reduction in the area usable for other than mining purp}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 oses.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436001 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid6510006 PART VI \par REGULATIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673025 Regulations relating}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 to working, regul}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 ation, and inspection of mines}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - The Cabinet may from time to time make regulations for all or any of the following purposes: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (a) Regulating the working of mines and machinery and providing for the health and safety of persons working, and the safety of property}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12335224\charrsid10293106 us}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ed, in con}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 nection wit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 h mining operations;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (b) providing for the fencing off and }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12335224\charrsid10293106 filling }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 up of shafts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 , pits, holes, and excavations;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (c) Requiring owners of mines to provide such appliances, works, and structures, for safety purposes, as may be specified in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12335224\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 regulations, and requiring the owners to keep them in good repair and condi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 tion;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (d) Regulating the use of cyanide and concentr}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 ating plants in or about mines;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (e) Regulating the storage and use}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 of explosive in or about mines;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (f) Regulating the use of electrici}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12335224\charrsid10293106 ty, and the installation and use}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of electrical wiring and equipment, i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 n or about mines;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (g) providing for the safety of persons emp}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 loyed in drives and excavations;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (h) providing for the examination and inspection of mines and machinery in or about mines}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (i) Requiring the use by persons employed in or about mines of protective clothing, covering,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12335224\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 or equipment of a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12335224\charrsid10293106 prescribed kind to be used}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 n such work 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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (k) Requiring the provision in or about mines of supplies of drinking water and facilities for the consumption of meals, and regulating the construction, equipment and cont}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 rol, and use of such facilities;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14956901 (l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ) Providing for the supply and maintenance of fire extinguishing 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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (o) Defi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12335224\charrsid10293106 ning the duties of Mining Inspec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 tors and co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12335224\charrsid10293106 nferring on those Inspectors a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ll such powers as may be necessary for the effici}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5520625 ent performance of their duties;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436001\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12335224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (p) Requiring copies of regulations 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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ct and may,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10750656\charrsid10293106 from }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 time to time, revo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10750656\charrsid10293106 ke, vary or amend any such regulations. \par \par (2) W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ithout restricting the provisions of subsection of this section, the cabinet may, pursuant to this section, hake regulations far all or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10750656\charrsid10293106 any of the following purposes: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10750656 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (a) Prescribing the powers, functions, and duties of any officer or other person appointed under this Act or employed or acting 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persons or class or classes of persons on whom copies of applications for mi}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid749782 ning licences are to be served;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10750656\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10750656\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10750656 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (d) Prescribing the fees payable in respect of applications for minim li}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid749782 cences and prospecting licences;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10750656\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql 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the va}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 lue of the minerals: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10750656\charrsid10293106 \par P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 rovided that the rate of any such levy shall not exceed 5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 % of the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 market value of the minerals of th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 e mine at which the same more}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 mined on the date of the mining thereof. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 \par (2) Every such le}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 vy shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 be paid, by the miner who mined}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 the minerals, prior to the expiration of a period of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1138308 9 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 month}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 s }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 from the date of the mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of the minerals. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 \par (3) N}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 o minerals shall be exported from Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 , without the prior}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 written consent of the Cabinet, until the levy payable in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 respec}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 t thereof has been paid in accordance with the provisions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1138308 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 of subsec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 tions (1) and (2) of this section. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 \par (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Any such consent may be given either unconditionally }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 or subj}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ect to such conditions as, i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 n its discretion, the Cabinet ma}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 y think fit to impose. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (5) Any person who exports, or attempts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16325424\charrsid10293106 to export, from Niue any minerals contrary to subsection (3) of this section commits an offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11296422\charrsid10293106 against this Act and, on conviction, shall be liable to a fi ne not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to both such a fine and such imprisonment, or, where the person is a body corporate, to fine not exceeding $4,000.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par \par (6) Nothing hereinbefore contained in this section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11296422\charrsid10293106 shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 apply to any minerals obtained by a prospector}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11296422\charrsid10293106 consequent }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 upon any prospecting of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11296422\charrsid10293106 land made, pursuant to this Ac}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 t or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044396\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11296422\charrsid10293106 regulation made }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 pursuant to this Act, by the pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13777743 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 pector.} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\sub\langnp2057\insrsid11296422\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9637414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13777743 38. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 Moneys payable}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 to the Treasurer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 (1) Sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13777743 ject}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 to subsection (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 of this section, all moneys payable by any miner under this Act or pursuant to any licence held by the miner shall constitute a debt due to the Crown, and shall be paid to the Treasurer by the miner, or by any person receiving the same pursuant to this Ac t from the miner or any agent of the miner. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13777743 S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 hould any such moneys not be duly and punctually paid, the same may be recovered, on behalf of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 , by proceedings commenced and prosecuted by the Treasurer or the Cabinet. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (3) All moneys received, pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, by the Treasurer shall become part of the general revenues of Niue. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9637414\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 (4) No}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 thing hereinbefore contained in this section shall apply to }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13777743 any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 fine payable or paid by any person, as a penalty or punishment for any offence committed against this Act by the person. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 \par 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Money paid for Niuean land}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - Money paid for Niuean land acquired under this Act shall be paid to the Registrar of the Land Court }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13777743 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Niue whereupon such Registrar shall dispose of the same to the owner or occupier entitled thereto. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 40. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Disputes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) Any dispute arising under the provisions of this Act shall be referred to a single arbitrator chosen by the parties, or, if they are unable to agree, to an arbitrator}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 chosen by the Chief Justice. E}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ach party sha ll have power to appoint an assessor to sit with the arbitrator, but the arbitrator alone shall have the power to decide and the award shall be his alone. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) Every arbitrat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 ion shall take place within Ni}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ue as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 the single arbitrator shall decide, and the procedure thereat shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 governed by the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1908. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 41}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 Appeals}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) Subject to subsection (5) of this section, any person claiming to be adversely affected by any ruling, decision, instruction or direction made, given or issued under this Act by the Cabinet may appeal }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 to the High Court against the ruling}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 dire}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 ction, instruction or direction.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) No such appeal shall be made after the expiration of a period of 42 clear days from and after the date of the making, giving or issuing of the ruling, decision, instruction or direction}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13777743 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 concerned. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 On the hearing of any such appeal the High Court}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 may-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8469316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (a) Dismiss the appeal; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8469316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (b) Allow the appeal; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8469316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (c) Allow the appeal in part and dismiss it in part; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8469316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 (d) M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 odify the ruling, decision, instruction or direction, in such manner and to such extent that it considers just; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8918025\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8469316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (e) Grant such further or other relief to the appellant as, in the circumstances, it considers reasonable. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (4) Subject to Article 51 of the Niue Constitution the decision of the High Court on the hearing of any such appeal shall be final. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (5) Nothing hereinbefore contained in this section shall empower any person to appeal against - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8469316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 (a) Any refusal by the Ca}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 binet to grant a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 mining}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 licence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8469316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (b) Any refusal by the Cabinet to consent to}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 any assignment of a mining licence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8469316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (c) Any suspension by the Cabinet of a mining}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 licence pursuant to this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9842366 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par 42. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Records to be kept}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - (1) Every miner shall keep in Niue}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 complete comprehensive, full, proper and accurate records and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 books of account relating to all mining carried on by the m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 iner; and shall, on demand being made of the miner at any reasonable}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 hour by cabinet or the Chief Mining inspector, produce the same to the person making the demand for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 inspection by that person; and }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 that person shall be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 entitled, on behalf of the Crow}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 n, to make and retain copies of the whole or any parts of the records and books. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) Any miner who fails to comply with all or any of the provisions of subsection (1) of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13777743 s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ection commits an offence against this Act and, on conviction, shall be liable to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13777743 a fine not exceeding $200.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par 43. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 Disused M}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ines}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 - (1) W}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 here any mine has, in the opinion of the Chief}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 Mining}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Inspector, become disused, the Ch ief Mining Inspector may give to any person who is lawfully entitled to engage in mining at the mine such reasonable directions as the Chief Mining Inspector considers necessary in order}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 to render the mine safe and ha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 rmless to any person, livestock or property. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (2) Any person to whom any directions are lawfully given pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, and who fails within a reasonable time after the giving thereof, fully to comply with}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 the same, commits an offence ag}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 ainst this A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ct, and, on conviction, shall be liabl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid749782 e to a fine not exceeding $100.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469316\charrsid10293106 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 (3) Notwithstanding anything in subsection (1) of this section, the Chief Minim Inspector may take such steps and measures as he thinks fit to render any disused mine safe and harmless to any person, livestock or property. \par \par (4) The rea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 sonable costs of taking any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 such steps and measures shall constitute a debt due to the Crown by the person who would have been responsible for rendering the disused mine safe and harmless, if the person had been lawfully given directions in that behalf under }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 subsection (1) of this section; and such cos}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ts may be recovered by action brought, on behalf of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 the Crown, by the Chief Mining }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Inspector or by the Treasurer. \par \par 44.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 Cabinet may delegate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 - The}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Cabinet may at any time or times,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 by notice in the Niue Gazette}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 , delegate to th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8419759 e Chief Mining I}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 nspector all or any of the Cabinet's functions, duties and powers under this Act and may, at any time or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1473001\charrsid10293106 times, in like manner revoke, vary or amend an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 y such delegation. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652223\charrsid10293106 45. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652223\charrsid10293106 P}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ersonal liability of officers}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 - No person shall be personally liable for any act done by him in good faith in the exercise of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652223\charrsid10293106 a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 ny duties, powers, or authorities imposed or conferred on him by the provisions of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652223\charrsid10293106 \par 46. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 Consequential amendment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652223\charrsid10293106 - The A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 tomic Energy Act 1945 is hereby amended in relation to Niue by omitting }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652223\charrsid10293106 from the definition of the term }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652223\charrsid10293106 minerals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 in section 2 (as amended by the Atomic Energy Act 1976) the words }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 clay, stone, gravel, sand, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8680444\charrsid10293106 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8419759 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8680444\charrsid10293106 d limestone.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776935 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8680444 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1187228 ---------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4857197\charrsid10293106 \par }}