Offshore Minerals Act 1998. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act relating to exploration for, and the recovery of, minerals (other than petroleum) in the first 3 nautical miles of the territorial sea in relation to Queensland, and for related purposes. Subject Mineral resources, Sea Keyword Minerals Exploration Mining Registration Authorization/permit Territorial sea Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes Ss 1–2 enter into force on 12 March 1998. Remaining provisions on 14 April 1998. Abstract This Act concerns the exploration for and the recovery of minerals, other than petroleum, in the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea in relation to Queensland. It consists of 447 sections and is divided into five Chapters. Chapter 2 is dedicated to the regulation of offshore exploration and mining, including exploration permits, mineral development licences, mining licences and works licences. Chapter 3 is dedicated to registration and dealings, Chapter 4 to administration of the Act and Chapter 5 contains miscellaneous provisions. The Act is completed by five schedules: coastal waters in the State, sub-blocks, Commonwealth-State offshore area and dictionary. Full text English Website www.legislation.qld.gov.au