National Heritage Act 2005 · Updated to 1 Jun 2006 · Part X · National Heritage
70. Change in the ownership of National Heritage
Feedback & supportThere shall be no change in respect of the ownership of any National Heritage except by—
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;
inheritance; or
sale, with the prior approval of the Commissioner.
Where the owner, custodian or trustee intends to sell a
owner
“owner”, in relation to any land, means the registered owner or the holder by customary tenure of the land; National Heritage 15
National Heritage, that owner, custodian or trustee shall give priority to the Commissioner to purchase that National Heritage on an agreed value or upon the instruction of the Commissioner to deal with in such manner that the Commissioner deems fit.
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Heritage appointed under section 4;
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Where there is any dispute between the Commissioner and the owner as to the reasonable compensation for such National
Heritage, such dispute shall be referred to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for heritage;
Where a sale is effected pursuant to paragraph (1)(b) the owner, custodian or trustee and the purchaser shall inform in writing to the Commissioner within thirty days after the change in ownership and the Commissioner shall cause to be made the necessary amendment in the Register.
Register
“Register” means the National Heritage Register established and maintained under section 23 containing a list of heritage items;