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Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1997
47Acceptance of gifts etc.
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#### 47 Acceptance of gifts etc.
(1) The Commonwealth must not accept a gift or bequest given or made for the purposes of the Account if:
(a) the gift or bequest is given or made subject to a condition (other than the condition that the gift or bequest be applied for the purposes of the Account); or
(b) the gift or bequest is required to be held on trust (within the ordinary meaning of that expression).
(2) If:
(a) an advertisement solicits gifts or bequests for the purposes of the Account; and
(b) the advertisement is authorised by the Commonwealth;
the advertisement must include a statement to the effect that the proceeds of the gift or bequest will be applied to a government program.