Underground geological storage formation is the property of the Crown
14. Underground geological storage formation is the property of the Crown
(1) The Crown owns all underground geological storage formations below the
surface of any land in Victoria.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to any land (other than Crown
land) to the extent that the underground geological storage formation is
within 15×24 metres of the surface of the land.
(3) Subsection (1) applies despite any prior alienation of Crown land.
(4) The Crown is not liable to pay any compensation in respect of a loss
caused by the operation of this section.
Victorian Consolidated Legislation