Monuments and Relics Act (Botswana)

Monuments and Relics Act
Parliament of Botswana
Long title An Act to re‑enact, with amendments, the Monuments and Relics Act (Cap. 59:03)
Citation	Cap. 59:03
Territorial extent	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]}

References

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