Section 20: Discovery of objects of archaeological interest

(1) Any person who discovers an object of archaeological interest in the course of operations permitted under section 19 of this Act shall, not later than seven days thereafter, give notice thereof to the Commission.
(2) Any person who discovers an object of archaeological interest otherwise than in the course of operations mentioned in subsection (1) of this section shall, not later than seven days thereafter, give notice thereof together with particulars of the place and the circumstances of the discovery to the Commission and to the secretary to the local government where such discovery is made or to such other person as may be prescribed.
(3) Any person who knowingly fails to comply with any of the foregoing provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of N500 or to imprisonment for six months or to both such fine and imprisonment.