Law on the protection of cultural heritage. Country/Territory Turkmenistan Document type Legislation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Cultural heritage Protected area Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Law provides that natural landscapes and horticultural plantations shall be considered areas of cultural heritage. Natural complexes and protected areas shall be subject to state protection and the use of such land for economic activity or any potentially damaging activity shall be prohibited. The state institutions responsible for protecting cultural heritage and of the environment shall protect and manage these areas of cultural heritage. Full text Russian Website aarhus.ngo-tm.org References - Legislation Repealed by Law “On protection of the objects of cultural heritage”. Legislation | Turkmenistan | 2012 Keyword: Cultural heritage, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX