15Meaning of underwater cultural heritage

15 Meaning of underwater cultural heritage

(1) Underwater cultural heritage means any trace of human existence that: (a) has a cultural, historical or archaeological character; and (b) is located under water. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a trace of human existence includes: (a) sites, structures, buildings, artefacts and human and animal remains, together with their archaeological and natural context; and (b) vessels, aircraft and other vehicles or any part thereof, together with their archaeological and natural context; and (c) articles associated with vessels, aircraft or other vehicles, together with their archaeological and natural context. (3) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), a trace of human existence is located under water: (a) whether partially or totally under water; and (b) whether under water periodically or continuously. (4) However, the following are not underwater cultural heritage: (a) pipelines or cables on the seabed; (b) installations (other than pipelines or cables) that are: (i) placed on the seabed; and (ii) still in use.