Law No. 2863 on the protection of cultural and natural assets. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Legislation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No: 18113, 23 July 1983. Subject Environment gen., Forestry Keyword Basic legislation Cultural heritage Management/conservation Expropriation Protected area Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day it published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law designates movable and immovable cultural and natural assets, to designate protection areas and archeological sites. This Law lays down the procedures and principles for their management and protection. The Law further sets forth the rules regarding the expropriation of and the obligations and responsibilities of real and legal persons regarding these assets. The Law also covers the principles and procedures governing research, drill and excavations. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on reconstruction plans on protected areas. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Protected area, Land-use planning, Inland waters, Wetlands, National parks Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Registration, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 2016/8743 of the Council of Ministers on prohibition of diving in the locations of underwater cultural and natural assets. Legislation | Türkiye | 2016 Keyword: Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Use restrictions, Risk assessment/management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Management/conservation, Survey/mapping, Territorial sea, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the establishment and functioning of Commissions regarding Preservation of Cultural and Natural Assets. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Protected area, Cultural heritage, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the design, implementation and inspection of conservation development plan and land use plan. Legislation | Türkiye | 2005 Keyword: Cultural heritage, Protected area, Land-use planning, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Circular No. 113 on the protection and use of natural sites. Legislation | Türkiye | 2022 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Protected area, Protection of environment, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Policy/planning, Aquaculture, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Animal production, Plant production, Inland waters, Irrigation, Potable water, Water abstraction, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Waterworks, Management/conservation, Sustainable use, Precautionary principle, Tourism Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the High Council and Regional Committees for the protection of cultural assets. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 (2021) Keyword: Cultural heritage, Institution, Procedural matters, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 5835 amending the Law No. 2863 on the protection of cultural and natural assets. Legislation | Türkiye | 2009 Keyword: Cultural heritage, Expropriation, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 5663 amending the Law No. 2863 on the protection of cultural and natural assets. Legislation | Türkiye | 2007 Keyword: Cultural heritage, Expropriation, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 5226 amending several different laws including the Law No. 2863 on the protection of cultural and natural assets. Legislation | Türkiye | 2004 Keyword: Cultural heritage, Expropriation, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 3386 amending the Law No. 2863 on the protection of cultural and natural assets. Legislation | Türkiye | 1983 Keyword: Cultural heritage, Expropriation, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 6498 amending the Law No. 2863 on the protection of cultural and natural assets. Legislation | Türkiye | 2013 Keyword: Cultural heritage, Registration, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX