The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act
An Act to provide for the preservation of Ancient Monuments and of objects of archaeological, historical, or artistic interest.1904
List of Chapters & Sections
Ancient Monuments
Traffic in Antiquities
Protection of Sculptures, Carvings, Images, Bas-reliefs, Inscriptions or like objects
Archaeological Excavation
General
Ancient Monuments
1Short title and extent2Definitions3Protected monuments4Acquisition of rights in or guardianship of an ancient monument5Preservation of ancient monument by agreement6Owners under disability or not in possession7Enforcement of agreement8Purchasers at certain sales and persons claiming through owner bound by instrument executed by owner9Application of endowment to repair of an ancient monument10Compulsory purchase of ancient monument10APower Central Government to control mining, etc., near ancient monument11Maintenance of certain protected monuments12Voluntary contributions13Protection of place of worship from misuse, pollution or desecration14Relinquishment of Government rights in a monument15Right of access to certain protected monuments16PenaltiesTraffic in Antiquities
Protection of Sculptures, Carvings, Images, Bas-reliefs, Inscriptions or like objects
Archaeological Excavation
General