Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023

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Protection of underwater cultural heritage in the Area

143. (1) Where—

(a) there is a discovery of underwater cultural heritage in the Area, or

(b) it is intended that an activity be directed at underwater cultural heritage in the Area,

the Minister may, in respect of that discovery or activity, as the case may be, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 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 Coordinating State for the purposes of that Article.

(2) An acceptance under subsection (1) shall be done by the Minister by way of an order.