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Interpretation in this Part
Cap. 331, s. 33 · Revised Edition 2020
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires“ancient monument” means any structure or building erected by man or any natural feature transformed or worked by man,
or the remains or any part thereof, whether upon any land or in any river, stream or watercourse or under the territorial waters of Belize, that has been in existence for one hundred years or more;
“antiquity” means any article manufactured or worked by man,
whether of stone, pottery, metal, wood, glass, or any other substance, or any part thereof–
(i) the manufacture or workmanship of which belongs to the Maya civilization, being of an age of one hundred years or more; or
(ii) the manufacture or workmanship of which belongs to a civilization other than the Maya civilization, being an article which is of an age of one hundred years or more.
“Director” means the Director of IA appointed under section 36 of this Act;
National Institute of Culture and History 23 “IA” means the Institute of Archaeology established under section 34 of this Act;
“the Repealed Act” means the Ancient Monuments and Antiquities Act, Cap. 330;
Amended by: 20 of 2003; 20 of 2003
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