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