Law “On protection, export and import of the objects of cultural heritage”.

This Law regulates relations in the sphere of identification, conservation, management, promotion, public protection, import and export of the objects of cultural heritage thus ensuring the right of Turkmen people to conservation and development of its national identity. Objects of historical and cultural heritage shall be considered those created fifty and more years ago. The Cabinet of Ministers shall set forth rules and regulations concerning ownership, management and disposal of the object of historical and cultural heritage. The competent authority shall keep and update public register of the objects of historical and cultural heritage and shall enforce legislation dealing therewith. Identified objects of historical and cultural heritage shall be subject to mandatory public expertise.