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Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986
38Result of forfeiture
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#### 38 Result of forfeiture
Where a protected object is forfeited by or under this Act:
(a) all title and interest in the object is vested in the Commonwealth without further proceedings;
(b) the object shall be dealt with and disposed of in accordance with the directions of the Minister; and
(c) any costs incurred by the Commonwealth in transporting or disposing of the object are a debt due to the Commonwealth by the person who was the owner of the object immediately before it was forfeited and may be recovered by the Commonwealth in a court of competent jurisdiction.