# The Charter Trustees Order 1974, Article 8: Acquisition of property


Charter trustees for any city or town may acquire, or accept gifts of, and hold historic or ceremonial property other than land and buildings, and in particular charters, insignia and plate, of the city or town, and may execute any work (including works of maintenance or improvement) incidental to or consequential on the acquisition, acceptance or holding.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1974/176/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/charter-trustees-order-1974/article-8
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