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