Underwater Cultural Heritage Preservation Act Article 19
Where there is a discovery of underwater cultural heritage with a verifiable link, especially a cultural, historical or archaeological link to the Republic of China, in the internal waters, archipelagic waters, territorial sea, contiguous area, and exclusive economic area, or on the continental shelf of other states, the Republic of China reserves the preferential rights of states of cultural, historical, or archaeological origin. The competent authority may declare to the relevant states or international organizations its interest in being consulted on the protection of that underwater cultural heritage.
中文原文 水下文化資產保存法第19條
於外國內水、群島水域、領海、鄰接區、專屬經濟海域或大陸礁層上發現之水下文化資產，與中華民國確有文化、歷史或考古等方面之關聯時，中華民國保有文化、歷史或考古等方面起源國之優先權利，主管機關並得向相關國家或國際組織表示願意參與保護該水下文化資產之諮商。