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128Actions to protect archaeological artefacts
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128 Actions to protect archaeological artefacts
(1) For the purposes of protecting and conserving a registered archaeological artefact, the Heritage Council may—
(a) purchase or otherwise acquire a registered archaeological artefact on behalf of the Crown; and
(b) purchase, on behalf of the Crown, land upon which a registered archaeological artefact may be present.
(2) For the purpose of protecting and conserving any archaeological artefact, the Executive Director may erect screens, shelters or other structures or take any other action considered reasonably necessary.
(3) A person must not remove, damage or interfere with a screen, shelter or other structure erected under subsection (2).