22Criteria relating to heritage significance

22 Criteria relating to heritage significance

(1) The Underwater Cultural Heritage Rules may prescribe criteria relating to assessing whether any of the following are, or may be, of heritage significance: (a) the remains of a vessel in waters; (b) articles, in waters, that are associated with a vessel or the remains of a vessel; (c) the remains of an aircraft in waters; (d) articles, in waters, that are associated with an aircraft, or the remains of an aircraft; (e) other underwater cultural heritage. (2) In making a declaration under subsection 17(1), 18(1) or 19(1), the Minister must have regard to any criteria in force under subsection (1) of this section.