The designation of a site as a Local Historic Place does not impose any restrictions or obligations on the owner of the property.

There are also guidelines regarding how amateur researchers can participate and gain approval for specific type of heritage exploration.

Included in the Act is a clause that enforces the mandatory reporting of all possible discoveries of heritage objects to the provincial authority.

However, the Heritage Conservation Act protects places that have been used in the past for the placement of human remains or related objects, including old family plots, ancient burial grounds and abandoned cemeteries.

Upon this reporting it will be reviewed by the Minister who will then make a decision as to whether or not to implement procedures to the protect the site.