(1) The Minister, by Order published in the Government Gazette, may declare that a specified mine or quarry is a declared mine or declared quarry.
S. 7C(2) amended by No. 32/2019 s. 5.
(2) The Minister must not make a declaration under subsection (1) in respect of a mine or quarry unless the Minister is satisfied that there are geotechnical, hydrogeological, water quality or hydrological factors within the mine or quarry that pose a significant risk to—
(a) public safety; or
(b) the environment; or
(c) infrastructure.