Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979

32Interpretation of Part I

(1)In this Part of this Act " maintenance " and " maintain " have the meanings given by section 13(7) of this Act, and expressions to which a meaning is given for the purposes of the [1971 c. 78.] Town and Country Planning Act 1971 or (as regards Scotland) for the purposes of the [1972 c. 52.] Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 have the same meaning as in the said Act of 1971 or (as the case may require) as in the said Act of 1972.

(2)References in this Part of this Act to a monument, in relation to the acquisition or transfer of any monument (whether under a power conferred by this Part of this Act or otherwise), include references to any interest in or right over the monument.

(3)For the purposes of this Part of this Act the Secretary of State or a local authority are the owners of a monument by virtue of this Act if the Secretary of State or (as the case may be) the local authority have acquired it under section 10, 11 or 21 of this Act.