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In forceRight to claim compensation for loss on vesting of registered shipwreck or registered shipwreck artefact in the Crown
Part 4Underwater cultural heritage
Division 2Shipwrecks and shipwreck artefacts
83 Right to claim compensation for loss on vesting of registered shipwreck or registered shipwreck artefact in the Crown
(1)
A person who would, but for the publication of a notice under section 82, have been entitled to ownership of a registered shipwreck or registered shipwreck artefact, or to any interest in a registered shipwreck or registered shipwreck artefact, may claim compensation for their loss by action against the Crown in the Supreme Court within 6 months after the date of publication of the notice.
(2)
On a claim under subsection (1), the Supreme Court may award such compensation against the Crown as it considers just in the circumstances.
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