Law No. 470-IG on protection of the monuments of history and culture.

The Law classifies as the monuments of history and culture gardens, parks, alleys and protected areas – territories or inhabited areas protected by the state that have great historical and cultural importance. The present Law regulates relations connected with protection, study and use of the monuments of history and culture. The Law consists of 8 Sections composed of 32 articles. Section 1 (arts. 1-5) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 6-8) regards state registration and classification of the monuments of history and culture. Section 3 (arts. 9-18) regards state guarantees for the protection of monuments. Section 4 (art. 19) establishes the rule of the utilization of the monuments. Section 5 (arts. 20-24) regards study of the monuments. Section 6 (arts. 25-27) regards construction activity and pit-props at the monuments for the purpose of their conservation. Section 7 (arts. 28-29) establishes liability for the infringement of the legislation on the protection of monuments. Section 8 (arts. 30-32) lays down final provisions.