Section 24

The Director may at any time enter upon a site to inspect, survey, investigate or to carry out any work necessary for the purpose of determining whether to designate the site as a heritage site.

The owner or occupier of the site shall be given a notice in writing of not less than seven days of any proposed entry.

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 Minister.

The Director may enter into any arrangements with the owner or occupier of the site for any loss or damage suffered or alleged to have been suffered by the owner or occupier by reason of such entry under subsection (1).

Any person who obstructs the Director or refuses entry into any site for inspection, survey, investigation, or to carry out any work under subsection (1) commits and offence.

Notice to owner, etc.