This Law on Museums is a comprehensive guide on the legislation governing museums in Georgia. It provides insight into the legal, financial, economic, and cultural activities of museums, as well as how they are managed and organized by the state. Divided into several sections, the document defines key terms and categories, outlines how museums are categorized, and clarifies the types of museums based on their field of activities.
Chapter I of the document introduces the main goals and objectives of the Law, which include regulating legal relations in the activities of Georgian museums and protecting the Museum-Reserve of Georgia. Article 5 highlights that the state is responsible for the protection of museum activities and rights, while Article 6 categorizes museums into state and local museums. Article 7 outlines how categories are assigned to museums, and Article 8 details the types of museums based on the field of their activities, such as historical museums or natural history museums.
In addition, Article 9 discusses the establishment and rights of museum founders, which includes defining the purpose and status of institutions as well as the legal framework for their activities. The guide is a valuable resource for professionals interested in the legal aspects of museum activities in Georgia, as well as those looking to establish a museum themselves.
The document effectively outlines basic information on the Georgian museum landscape and provides transparency into the legislative process that governs it.
