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Mineral Development Act 1994 · s 19

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s 19Erosion

(1)

Every person who undertakes fossicking, panning, exploration or mining shall take such measures as are reasonable to prevent or minimize the erosion of the land which is the subject of the mineral tenement and the effects thereof.

(2)

Whenever directed by the Assistant Director, every holder of a mineral tenement and his manager shall provide and maintain such retention works or other place as are necessary and adequate to prevent the products of erosion from being discharged into any river or drainage system.