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

Country/Territory
Sao Tome and Principe
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Classification/declassification Protected area Protection of habitats Zoning
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force according to national legislation.
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.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt