Monuments and Relics Act (Botswana)

The Monuments and Relics Act (Cap. 59:03) is an Act of the Parliament of Botswana, enacted in 2001, for the protection and conservation of national monuments, relics, and protected heritage areas.^[1][2][3] It establishes the office of the Commissioner of Monuments and Relics, who is responsible for advising the Minister on matters of heritage protection.^[4] The Act grants the Minister authority to enter into written agreements with owners of heritage sites, artifacts, or protected areas to ensure their preservation.^[5] It also permits the State to acquire ownership of heritage property when necessary and requires official authorization for any excavation or research at designated sites.^[6][7]

Monuments and Relics Act
Parliament of Botswana
Long title An Act to re‑enact, with amendments, the Monuments and Relics Act (Cap. 59:03)
Citation	Cap. 59:03
Territorial extent	Botswana
Commenced	24 August 2001
Status: Current legislation