National Heritage Act 2005 · Updated to 1 Jun 2006 · Chapter 4
39. Inspection of heritage site
Feedback & supportThe owner or occupier of a heritage site situated on an alienated land shall permit the Commissioner or any authorized officer to enter upon the site to inspect, survey, investigate or to carry out any work necessary for the conservation, repair, maintenance and cleanliness as is deemed expedient or necessary.
owner
“owner”, in relation to any land, means the registered owner or the holder by customary tenure of the land; National Heritage 15
The owner or occupier shall be given a notice in writing of not less than seven days of any proposed entry.
occupier
“occupier” includes the cultivator or person in actual possession, management or control of any land, and includes any person having the possession or control of any moveable property in that premises or land;
Where any person objects to such entry under subsection (1)
on conscientious or religious grounds, such entry shall not be effected except with the permission in writing of the State Authority where the heritage site is situated.
heritage site
“heritage site” means a site designated as a heritage site under section 24;
The owner or occupier shall be entitled to claim compensation for any loss or damage suffered or alleged to have been suffered by him by reason of such entry under subsection (1).
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National Heritage
“National Heritage” means any heritage site, heritage object, underwater cultural heritage or any living person declared as a National Heritage under section 67;
Any dispute as to the amount of compensation shall be referred to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for heritage;