Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995
66Activity disturbing shipwrecks
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66 Activity disturbing shipwrecks
(1) A person must not undertake any activity which is likely to result in the physical disturbance or change to the fabric or condition of a shipwreck without the Heritage Council's approval.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 000 penalty units.
(2) A person may apply to the Heritage Council for approval to undertake activity of a kind referred to in subsection (1) by lodging an application –
(a) in writing; and
(b) stating the details of the activity proposed to be undertaken.