Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023

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Protection of underwater cultural heritage in exclusive economic zone of state party, etc.

141. (1) In this section, “relevant area” means—

(a) the exclusive economic zone of a state party, or

(b) the continental shelf of a state party.

(2) Where—

(a) there is a discovery of underwater cultural heritage in a relevant area, or

(b) it is intended that an activity be directed at underwater cultural heritage in a relevant area,

the Minister may, in respect of that discovery or activity, as the case may be, pursuant to paragraph 3(b) of Article 10 of the UNESCO Convention, and having consulted such persons as he or she considers appropriate, accept, on behalf of the State, the appointment of the State as the Coordinating State for the purposes of that Article.

(3) An acceptance under subsection (2) shall be done by the Minister by way of an order.