Law No. 497-IG of 1998 on architecture. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Urban land Land-use planning Non-governmental entity Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Entry into force notes Entry into force from the date of its official publication. Abstract The present Law regulates professional and artistic architectural activity as regards ensuring vital activity, material and spiritual needs of society and man. The document consists of III Sections that contain 14 articles. Section I (arts. 1-6) lays down general provisions. Article 1 introduces the main concepts. Article 2 classifies legislation on architecture. Article 3 establishes the duties of the state in the sphere of architecture. Article 4 determines the bases and regulations for the creation of an object of architecture. Article 5 regards ensuring architecture. Article 6 regards professional and artistic associations of architects. Section II (arts. 7-11) establishes rights and duties engaged in architectural activity. Article 7 establishes the rights of persons engaged in architectural activity. Article 8 regards property rights of the author of architecture project. Article 9 regards personal non-property right of the author of architectural project. Article 10 regards right of authorship of architectural production created in the process of fulfilment of office duties or by official commission. Article 11 establishes duties of persons engaged in architectural activity. Section III (arts. 12-14) regards amendments of the architectural projects and productions. Article 12 regards amendments of architectural projects. Article 13 regards amendments of architectural productions. Article 14 establishes liability for the infringement of the present Law. Full text Russian