Preservation of Sites and Artifacts Act (Cap. 39).

An Act to provide for the preservation of sites and objects of historical, ethnological or artistic interest.

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This Act grants power to the Minister to classify any site of historical, ethnological or artistic interest which is in the possession of any person or body corporate domiciled in Vanuatu. The Minister shall inform in writing the owner of any site which it is proposed to classify. The owner may submit to the Minister any representations. Failing to do so shall be taken as indicating the consent of the owner to the proposed conditions of classification. Every person or body corporate in possession of a classified site shall be bound to prevent such site being modified or undergoing any deterioration and shall inform the Minister of any change that is likely to take place in the condition or the ownership of such site. The Minister shall have a right of pre-emption on every sale of any site.

Implemented by: Preservation of Sites and Artifacts (Yasur Volcano) (Cap. 39). (2006)
Amended by: Preservation of Sites and Artefacts (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 21 of 2008). (2008)

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