# The Protection of Wrecks (RMS Titanic) Order 2003, Article 4: Restrictions as respects designated area

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
Status: prospective

(1) A person shall not in the designated area carry out any of the activities set out in paragraph (2), or cause or permit any other person to carry out any of those activities—
(a) without a licence granted by the Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of this Order,
(b) contrary to any requirement, condition or restriction of such a licence, or
(c) without, or contrary to any provision of, a relevant authorisation.
(2) The activities referred to in paragraph (1) are as follows—
(a) entry into the hull sections of RMS Titanic, including entry using equipment constructed or adapted for any purpose of diving or salvage operations;
(b) activities aimed at the artifacts from RMS Titanic found outside the hull of RMS Titanic (other than activities relating to the conservation or curation of artifacts).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2496/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-wrecks-rms-titanic-order-2003/article-4
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