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Ordinance on protection of architectural and cultural heritage (Monument Protection Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Land-use planning Financing Cultural heritage Local government Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 November 1990.
Abstract

The present Ordinance aims to protect and conserve interesting townscapes and cultural objects, including buildings and cultural heritage and historical places as well as their surroundings. The text consists of 35 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: Purpose and content (1); Principles (2); Protection measures and effects (3); Extent of protection and contributions (4); Competences (5); Penalties and legal protection (6).

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch