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Fossicking Regulation 2019.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Mineral resources
Keyword
Land tenure Ownership Cultural heritage Minerals Authorization/permit Zoning Exploration
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 1 September 2019.
Abstract

This Regulation, made under the Fossicking Act 1994 Mineral Resources Act 1989 State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, consists of 50 sections divided into eight Parts and seven Schedules. This regulation does not limit a right of an owner of land to use the land or to authorize someone else to use the land for a purpose that, apart from this regulation, would be a lawful purpose. Despite any other provision of this regulation, the use of the land by the owner or other person is not an offence against this regulation. Part 2 establishes declarations for particular land; Part 3 lays down the required conduct of persons on designated fossicking land and fossicking areas; Part 4 Miners common, etc. Schedules specify the following matters: Designated fossicking land; Fossicking areas; Prohibited camping land; Regulated camping land; Rubyvale, Sapphire and Scrub Lead Miners Common; Fees and Dictionary.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Fossicking Act 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1953 (2016)

Keyword: Minerals, Authorization/permit, Zoning, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral Resources Act 1989.

Legislation | Australia | 1989 (2019)

Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Mining, Indigenous peoples, Zoning, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Fossicking Regulation 2009.

Legislation | Australia | 2009 (2017)

Keyword: Minerals, Authorization/permit, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX