Section 14
of Sarawak Heritage Ordinance, 2019
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Section 14
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(1)
Every antiquity found within the territory of Sarawak on or in the land or underwater subsequent to the 1st day of October,
1954, shall, subject to the provision of section 20(1)(c), be the property of the Government.
(2)
Every historical monument which on or after 1st day of July,
1994, is not owned by any person or the control of which is not vested in any person as a trustee or manager, shall be deemed to be the absolute property of the Government.