Paragraph 3 Determination whether object is treasure
In order to ascertain whether or not a potential treasure object is treasure, the administrator shall—
within 28 days after receiving notification from the cathedral archaeologist under paragraph 2(1)(d) above that an object found within the precinct is a potential treasure object, seek expert advice in writing from the British Museum (and if the Chapter thinks fit, one or more other suitably qualified persons or bodies) as to the nature and age of the object and any other matters which appear to be relevant to whether it is treasure; and
within 7 days of receiving such advice—
send the advice, the information recorded under paragraph 2(1)(c) above, and a copy in writing of any other information which the cathedral archaeologist advises may be relevant, to the Vicar-General with a request in writing to the Vicar-General to determine whether the object is treasure; and
send to the Commission copies of the documents sent to the Vicar-General.
On receiving a request under paragraph (1)(b)(i) above, the Vicar-General may direct the Chapter to obtain and supply further information or expert advice or both in relation to the object.
The administrator shall send to the Commission copies of any such directions by the Vicar-General and of any information or advice supplied by the Chapter to the Vicar-General in response to them.
The Vicar-General shall, when satisfied that the Chapter has obtained and supplied appropriate information and expert advice, make a declaration in writing, having regard to that information and advice, stating that the object is or is not treasure, as the case may be, and shall send copies of the declaration to both the administrator and the Commission.
On receipt by the Commission of a copy of any declaration by the Vicar-General under sub-paragraph (4) above, the secretary to the Commission shall send a copy to the Secretary of State or to the designated person if any.
The Chapter shall ensure that as soon as reasonably practicable any amendments which are necessary or appropriate in consequence of a declaration by the Vicar-General under sub-paragraph (4) above are made in the inventory maintained under rule 28 of these rules in accordance with directions issued by the Commission.