Section 45
State OrdinanceIn forceProvision 45 of 166
Section 45
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(1)
The lessee shall not commence any development work or mining on the land in respect of which the lease has been granted until after the approval of—
(a)
a mine feasibility study under section 55, if such study is required by the Authority;
(b)
a mine rehabilitation plan, if so required, under section 108; and
(c)
an environmental impact assessment, if so required, under the Natural Resources and Environment Ordinance [Cap.
84 (1958 Ed.)] or any other written law relating to environment.
(2)
The lessee is required to obtain the approval of the study, plan and document mentioned in subsection (1) within three years from the date the mining lease is issued.