Quarry permit

(1) Construction minerals may only be mined under the authority of a quarry permit issued under this Part, or under the authority of a mining licence. (2) Any person may apply for the grant of a quarry permit: Provided that no permit shall be required in the following cases– (a) a citizen of Belize taking construction minerals in accordance with established local custom for the building of a house and appurtenances thereto for himself and his family; (b) the owner or occupier of private land taking construction minerals from such land for the construction of buildings, dams, roads and similar works on such land for his own use or that of his employees; (c) persons engaged in the construction of public roads or other public works utilising the spoil from necessary excavations or from borrow pits close to such road or works; (d) the holder of an exclusive prospecting licence or a mining licence taking construction minerals in accordance with the provisions of sections 33 and 42. 77 (3) Any dispute as to whether or not a person is entitled to take minerals pursuant to sub-section (2) (a), shall be decided by the Minister, whose decision shall be final.