# Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, Section 29: Compensation orders for damage to monuments under guardianship in England and Wales.

Extent: E+W+S

Where the owner or any other person is convicted of an offence involving damage to a monument situated in England and Wales which was at the time of the offence under the guardianship of the Secretary of State or the Commission or any local authority by virtue of this Act, any compensation order made under Chapter 2 of Part 7 of the Sentencing Code (compensation orders against convicted persons) in respect of that damage shall be made in favour of the Secretary of State or the Commission or the local authority in question (as the case may require).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/46/section/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/ancient-monuments-and-archaeological-areas-act-1979/section-29
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