23. At the expiry of the period provided for in section 20, the recognized cultural property may be alienated to any person if the Minister has not signified the intention to exercise the right of preemption contemplated in section 22. Notice in writing of the alienation must however be given to the Minister within thirty days of its occurrence.
1972, c. 19, s. 23; 1978, c. 23, s. 8; 1999, c. 40, s. 39.