# The Petroleum (Current Model Clauses) Order 1999, Paragraph 5: Further extension of term

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

The Licensee, if he wishes the Minister to assent to the further continuance of this licence for a period of ten years following the expiry of the twenty year term, shall apply in writing for such assent during the nineteenth year of that term; and where assent is given, this licence shall, subject to the provisions of clause 3 of this licence, continue in respect of the area to which it then relates for a further period of ten years after the expiry of the said twenty year term.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/160/schedule/4/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/petroleum-current-model-clauses-order-1999/schedule-4/paragraph-5
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