Section 126, The Mines and Minerals Act, 2009

(1) No holder of a mineral right shall dredge any river,stream, watercourse, pond, lake or waters of the continental shelf or undertake any activity preparatory to or relating to dredging including flooding of an area without a dredging permit granted by the Minister. (2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not less than three hundred United States Dollars, or its equivalent in leones for every day during which the offence is committed. Provisions relating to radioactive Notification of discovery of radioactive Report of operation related to radioactive Export or disposal of radioactive Offences against this Part. Provisions relating to dredging for Dredging permit required. 96 97