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Law No. 10/88 regulating the protection of national heritage.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Serie, No. 51, 22 December 1988, pp. 441(13)-441(17).
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Cultural heritage Protection of habitats Classification/declassification Institution Basic legislation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Law, composed of 28 articles divided into ten Chapters, regulates the protection of Mozambique national cultural heritage. It provides a classification of national cultural heritage, rules on protection duties and defines the responsible bodies. Particular attention is devoted to import and export of cultural goods. Finally, the Law institutes the National Council on Cultural Heritage.

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Portuguese