# Petroleum Act 1998, Paragraph 5

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Where under paragraph 4 the OGA serves on the applicant notice of its opinion it shall give him an opportunity of being heard with respect to the opinion; and where the applicant is heard the OGA may give such other persons, if any, as it thinks fit an opportunity to be heard at the hearing.
(2) Where under paragraph 4 the OGA serves on any person other than the applicant notice of its opinion, it shall state in the notice that representations in writing with respect to the opinion may be made to the OGA within a period specified in the notice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17/schedule/2/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/petroleum-act-1998/schedule-2/paragraph-5
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