Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

Regulations

Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Chapter 1 : Appointments and Administration

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[An italicised word or phrase is defined in section 102 of the Act and such word or phrase in bold is defined in Chapter 20 of these regulations.]

 

1.1Prescribed period for representations

 

(1)Representations invited by the Principal Inspector of Mines as contemplated in section 55D(1)(b) must be submitted to the Principal Inspector of Mines within 30 days of the date of the invitation or within such further period or periods as the Principal Inspector of Mines may determine.

 

1.2Prescribed period for payment of fine

 

(1)A fine imposed on an employer in terms of section 55D, must be paid to the Principal Inspector of Mines within 60 days of the date on which the fine was imposed or within such further period or periods as the person or court imposing the fine, may determine.

 

(2)The date on which the fine is imposed is regarded as the date on which notification of the administrative fine was served on the employer by—
(a)hand;
(b)registered post; or
(c)any other form of communication agreed to between the employer and the Principal Inspector of Mines.

 

[Chapter 1 inserted by Notice No. R. 1315 dated 16 October 1998]