Acts and Regulations

H-4.05 - Heritage Conservation Act

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Property in archaeological, palaeontological or burial objects
5(1)The property in, and the title and right of possession to, an archaeological object, palaeontological object or burial object discovered in the Province after the commencement of this section is and vests in the Crown.
5(2)The Minister may require a person in possession of an archaeological object, palaeontological object or burial object discovered in the Province after the commencement of this section to deliver the object to the Minister.
5(3)An archaeological object or burial object for which the property has vested in the Crown under subsection (1) shall be held in trust by the Crown for the aboriginal peoples of the Province if
(a) it is in the possession of the Minister, and
(b) it is identified by the Minister as being of aboriginal origin.
Property in archaeological, palaeontological or burial objects
5(1)The property in, and the title and right of possession to, an archaeological object, palaeontological object or burial object discovered in the Province after the commencement of this section is and vests in the Crown.
5(2)The Minister may require a person in possession of an archaeological object, palaeontological object or burial object discovered in the Province after the commencement of this section to deliver the object to the Minister.
5(3)An archaeological object or burial object for which the property has vested in the Crown under subsection (1) shall be held in trust by the Crown for the aboriginal peoples of the Province if
(a) it is in the possession of the Minister, and
(b) it is identified by the Minister as being of aboriginal origin.