# The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 2014, Paragraph 4: Determination of Licence during Initial Term where a Drill-or-Drop Period is specified

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

(1) Where a Drill-or-Drop Period is specified, this licence shall, unless the OGA in its discretion decides otherwise, automatically cease and determine on the expiry of that period in the event of failure by the Licensee before the expiry of that period to—
(a) take the actions that are described in Part 1 of the Work Programme; and
(b) undertake to complete on or before the expiry of the Initial Term the work described in Part 2 of the Work Programme.
(2) In this clause, “Drill-or-Drop Period” means the period (if any) specified as such in Schedule 5 to this Licence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1686/schedule/2/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/petroleum-licensing-exploration-and-production-landward-areas-regulations-2014/schedule-2/paragraph-4
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