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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Wreck of ships and aircraft - Offences in respect of wreck

112: Receiver may seize concealed wreck

You could also call this:

"The law lets someone take a hidden shipwreck."

If you are talking about a wreck that is hidden, a receiver can take it. This rule is part of the Maritime Transport Act 1994. The rule about seizing a concealed wreck was repealed on 9 June 1999 by section 20(1)(j) of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 1999.

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Part 9Wreck of ships and aircraft
Offences in respect of wreck

112Receiver may seize concealed wreck (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 112: repealed, on , by section 20(1)(j) of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 1999 (1999 No 68).