(1)  A licence authorises the holder of the licence, a person authorised by the holder of the licence, and a person acting under a contract of service, or a contract for services, with the holder of the licence –

(a) to explore, in accordance with the conditions of the licence, in the area of land specified in the licence for minerals, or minerals within the category of minerals, specified in the licence; and

(b) to carry out, in accordance with the conditions of the licence, in the area of land specified in the licence, production activities in relation to minerals, or minerals within a category of minerals, specified in the licence; and

(c) to enter on, and pass over, in accordance with the conditions of the licence, Crown land for the purposes referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) ; and

(d) subject to subsection (2) , to enter on, and pass over, in accordance with the conditions of the licence, private land for the purposes referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) .

(2)  A person may only enter on, or pass over, private land by giving written notice in an approved form to the owner or occupier of the land 14 days, or any shorter period the owner or occupier allows, before doing so.

(3)  A person must not hinder or obstruct a licensee from carrying out any activity under the licence.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.