Victorian Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

Archaeological and Aboriginal Relics Preservation Act 1972 - SECT 23

Discovery of relics to be reported

23. Discovery of relics to be reported



(1) A person who discovers a relic shall forthwith report the discovery to the
Secretary or to an inspector or warden unless he has reasonable cause to
believe that the relic is recorded in the register kept by the Secretary.

(2) When any relic is discovered in the course of any construction or
excavation on any land it shall be the duty of the person in charge of such
construction or excavation to forthwith report the discovery to the Secretary,
who, if he considers the relic to be worthy of preservation, shall unless the
Minister after consultation with the Advisory Committee otherwise directs take
whatever action is necessary to do so.