# Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023, Section 44: Acquisition by agreement or gift of monuments of special historic interest

Extent: E+W

(1) The Welsh Ministers may acquire by agreement any monument of special historic interest.
(2) A local authority may acquire by agreement any monument of special historic interest in or in the vicinity of its area.
(3) The Welsh Ministers or any local authority may accept a gift (whether by deed or will) of any monument of special historic interest.
(4) Part 1 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56) applies (so far as relevant) to an acquisition under this section, other than sections 4 to 8, section 10 and section 31 of that Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2023/3/section/44 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/historic-environment-wales-act-2023/section-44
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