Monuments and Relics Act (Botswana)
| Monuments and Relics Act | |
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| Parliament of Botswana | |
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| Citation | Cap. 59:03 |
| Territorial extent | File:Flag of Botswana.svg Botswana |
| Commenced | 24 August 2001 |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Monuments and Relics Act (Cap. 59:03) is an Act of the Parliament of Botswana, enacted in 2001, for the protection and conservation of national monuments, relics, and protected heritage areas.[1][2][3] It establishes the office of the Commissioner of Monuments and Relics, who is responsible for advising the Minister on matters of heritage protection.[4] The Act grants the Minister authority to enter into written agreements with owners of heritage sites, artifacts, or protected areas to ensure their preservation.[5] It also permits the State to acquire ownership of heritage property when necessary and requires official authorization for any excavation or research at designated sites.[6][7]
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