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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Regime for offshore renewable energy permits and infrastructure protection - Commercial permits

31: Duration of commercial permits

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"How long a commercial permit for offshore energy lasts"

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If you get a commercial permit, it will last for 40 years from the start date. You should know that the Minister has the power to extend the duration of a commercial permit, check out section 40 for more information. The Minister can also issue a commercial permit for less than 40 years if you ask for a shorter duration.

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30: What commercial permits must specify, or

"What details must be included in a commercial permit for offshore renewable energy?"

32: Minister may impose conditions of commercial permits, or

"The Minister can add rules to offshore energy permits to help them work properly."

Part 2Regime for offshore renewable energy permits and infrastructure protection
Commercial permits

31Duration of commercial permits

A commercial permit has a duration of 40 years starting on the start date.
However, see section 40 for the power of the Minister to extend the duration of a commercial permit.
Also, the applicant may apply for a commercial permit of shorter duration, in which case the Minister may issue a commercial permit with a duration of less than 40 years.