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Protection of underwater cultural heritage in exclusive economic zone of State, etc.
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140. (1) In this section, “relevant area” means—
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(a) the exclusive economic zone of the State, or
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(b) the continental shelf of the State.
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(2) Where—
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(a) there is a discovery of underwater cultural heritage in a relevant area, or
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(b) it is intended that an activity be directed at underwater cultural heritage in a relevant area,
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the State shall, in respect of that discovery or activity, as the case may be, act as the Coordinating State for the purposes of Article 10 of the UNESCO Convention unless the Minister, having consulted such persons as he or she considers appropriate, makes an order declaring that the State shall not so act.
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