§ 5A-302
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§5A–302.
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)historic properties significant to the State’s heritage are being lost or substantially altered, often inadvertently, with increasing frequency;
(2)historic properties are a vital part of our community life and development and cannot be replaced if lost or destroyed;
(3)it is in the public interest to preserve the State’s heritage and enrich present and future generations with the cultural, educational, inspirational, social, and economic benefits of the past;
(4)increasing knowledge of our historic resources, establishing better means of identifying and administering them, and encouraging their preservation will assist the economic and cultural growth of the State; and
(5)the State’s heritage has been enriched by accomplishments and contributions of the State’s private preservation organizations, and their continuing activities are in the public interest.