Section 5: Quarrying licences.

(1) Any person may make an application to the inspector in the prescribed manner for a grant to him of a licence.
(2) The provisions of subsections (2), (3) and (4) of section 3 of this Act shall, subject to the provisions of this section, apply in relation to an application for the licence as they apply in relation to an application for a lease as if for the references to the Minister there were substituted references to the inspector.
(3) A licence shall not be granted-
(a) in respect of an area exceeding one acre;
(b) unless the inspector is satisfied as to the applicant's ability to conduct quarrying operations in that area; and
(c) unless the application is accompanied by a written statement indicating that the local authority of the area where the quarry is situated is satisfied that the licence; if issued, will not operate to the detriment of any person.
(4) A licence shall, unless previously revoked or determined, remain in force for a period of one year from the date of the grant thereof and shall then expire.
(5) A quarrying licence shall be in Form C in the First Schedule to this Act.