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Law No. 4/2003 on Cultural and Natural Heritage.

Type of law
Legislation
Source

Keywords

Abstract
This Law, composed of 105 articles, regulates the protection and management of cultural and natural heritage, defined as all material and immaterial goods, public or private, which shall be considered of relevant interest for the preservation of identity and the vaporization of national culture in the long-term. The Law defines protection duties for central and local authorities and provides a classification of cultural and natural heritage. Moreover, it regulates registration and zoning of protected areas.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force according to national legislation.
Notes
This Law repeals all contrary provisions.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Diário da República, No. 7, 2 June 2003, pp. 129-144.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei n.º 4/2003.