196 Interpretation of sections 194 [to [195F]]

196  Interpretation of sections 194 [to [195F]]

(1)     For the purposes of section 194 [and this section], a [UK licence] relates to an undeveloped area at any time if—

(a)     for no part of the licensed area has consent for development been granted to the licensee by the [Oil and Gas Authority] [appropriate authority] on or before that time; and

(b)     for no part of the licensed area has a programme of development been served on the licensee or approved by the [Oil and Gas Authority] [appropriate authority] on or before that time.

[(1A)     For the purposes of section 194 a licence other than a UK licence relates to an undeveloped area at any time if, at that time—

(a)     no development has actually taken place in any part of the licensed area; and

(b)     no condition for the carrying out of development anywhere in that area has been satisfied—

(i)     by the grant of any consent by the authorities of a country or territory exercising jurisdiction in relation to the area; or

(ii)     by the approval or service on the licensee, by any such authorities, of any programme of development.]

[(1B)     In sections

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