Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

HISTORIC CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT 1995 - SECT 32

      (1) A person must not carry out any works in relation to a registered place or a place within a heritage area which may affect the historic cultural heritage significance of the place unless the works are approved by the Heritage Council.

Penalty:

In the case of –

(a) a corporate body, a fine not exceeding 10 000 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 5 000 penalty units.

      (2) A person may apply for approval to carry out works by lodging an application with the appropriate planning authority.

      (3) An approval application is to –

(a) be in writing; and

(b) state the details of the works to be carried out.

      (4) This section does not apply to any works within a church if –

(a) the works are required solely for liturgical purposes; and

(b) written notice is given to the Heritage Council at least 28 days before the works are to be carried out stating –

(i) the nature and detail of the works; and

(ii) the fact that the works are required solely for those purposes.

      (5) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .