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Decreto-Lei n.º 309/2009, de 23 de outubro: Procedimento de classificação dos bens imóveis de interesse cultural (Decree-Law no. 309/2009, of 23 October: Procedure for classifying immovable property of cultural interest)

23 October 2009

This decree-law defines the procedure for classifying immovable cultural property, establishes the regime for protection zones and determines the rules for drawing up the detailed safeguard plan. The course of the administrative classification procedure is laid down in accordance with the sequence of acts provided for in Law no. 107/2001, of September 8 – which lays down the foundations of the policy and regime for the protection and valorization of cultural heritage – from the initiative to open the procedure, through to the establishment of the special protection zone and

Decreto-Lei nº 307/2009, de 23 de outubro: aprova o regime jurídico da reabilitação urbana (Decree-Law approves the legal regime for urban rehabilitation)

23 October 2009

The decree-law establishes the legal framework for urban rehabilitation in urban rehabilitation areas. It defines terms like “accessibility” and outlines procedures for urban rehabilitation plans. It emphasises the importance of integrating urban planning policies and cultural heritage preservation. The legislation allows for the conversion of critical recovery and urban redevelopment areas into urban rehabilitation areas through municipal assembly decisions. It also addresses the interests of stakeholders involved in the rehabilitation process, including property owners and rights holders. The law sets out procedures for expropriation, valuation, and potential reallocation of properties

Resolução do Conselho de Ministros n.º 70/2009, de 21 de agosto: Programa de Recuperação do Património Classificado (Council of Ministers Resolution no. 70/2009, of 21 August: Programme for the Recovery of Classified Heritage)

21 August 2009

This resolution creates the Programme for the Recovery of Classified Heritage and defines the guidelines by which this Programme will be run during its first three-year period. This program aims to promote the recognition of the cultural, economic, and touristic importance of Portuguese built heritage as a key element in preserving national memory and identity. This programme follows a model based on a voluntary, patronage-based partnership between the private sector and the state, in the pursuit of the public interest, in a national plan to restore classified heritage. The agreements

Decreto-Lei n.º 138/2009, de 15 de Junho: Criação do Fundo de Salvaguarda do Património Cultural (Decree-Law no. 138/2009 of 15 June: Creation of the Cultural Heritage Safeguard Fund)

15 June 2009

This decree-law creates the Cultural Heritage Safeguard Fund within the scope of the Ministry of Culture. Thus, measures to protect and value cultural heritage are reinforced with their own means of financing. This Fund responds to the need to safeguard cultural assets in emergency situations and meets the possibility of a programmed policy for the acquisition, rehabilitation, conservation and restoration of assets of relevant cultural interest. It complies with the Resolution of the Council of Ministers no. 162/2008, of October 24, which determines the creation of a fund, within the

Decreto-Lei n.º 139/2009, de 15 de Junho: Regime jurídico de salvaguarda do património cultural imaterial (Decree-Law no. 139/2009 of 15 June: Legal framework for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage)

15 June 2009

The Decree-Law No. 139/2009 establishes the legal framework for safeguarding Portugal’s intangible cultural heritage. It is in line with the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and recognises the importance of intangible cultural heritage in conjunction with other sectoral policies, and in the very internationalisation of Portuguese culture. The legislation encompasses measures for safeguarding and a legal protection procedure, emphasising the active involvement of communities, groups, and individuals. It introduces a public online database for the protection procedure and outlines the process for seeking opinions from relevant

Decreto-Lei n.º 140/2009, de 15 de junho: Regime jurídico dos estudos, projectos, relatórios, obras ou intervenções sobre bens culturais classificados, em vias de classificação, de interesse nacional, de interesse público ou de interesse municipal (Decree-Law no. 140/2009 of 15 June: Legal framework for studies, projects, reports, works or interventions on cultural assets classified, in the process of being classified, of national interest, of public interest or of municipal interest)

15 June 2009

This Decree-law establishes the legal framework for studies, projects, reports, works or interventions on cultural goods classified, or in the process of being classified, as being of national interest, of public interest or of municipal interest. It emphasises the necessity of a preliminary report to evaluate the proposed interventions’ impact and outlines the authorisation process. The document stipulates that works or interventions carried out directly or indirectly by the competent cultural heritage administration are subject to the required reports. However, the highest-ranking official of the relevant service can waive the

Decreto-Lei nº 94/2007, de 29 de março: Orgânica da Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do Cinema, I. P. (Decree-Law no. 94/2007, of 29 March: Organisational structure of the Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do Cinema, I. P.)

29 March 2007

This decree-law approves the organisational structure of the Cinemateca Portuguesa-Museu do Cinema, an entity that, since its creation by Decree-Law no. 59/80, had experienced a situation of great statutory imprecision. This legislation establishes the nature and operating regime of the Cinemateca Portuguesa-Museu do Cinema, whose duties include, within the scope of protecting and preserving the heritage related to moving images, not only cinema, but also any and all audiovisual documents, regardless of their medium (including, therefore, video-graphic and digital media). This policy was amended by Decree-Law no. 59/2010, which created

Lei n.º 47/2004, de 19 de agosto: Lei Quadro dos Museus Portugueses (Law no. 47/2004, of 19 August: Framework Law for Portuguese Museums)

19 August 2004

Law nº 47/2004 is the Framework Law of Portuguese Museums. This law aims to define the principles of national museum policy, establish a common legal framework for Portuguese museums, and promote technical and professional rigour in museum practices. It covers a wide range of aspects related to museums, including the creation of museums by public or private entities, regardless of ownership. The law emphasises the importance of cooperation between museums and educational institutions to provide professional practice opportunities. It also mandates that museums maintain an inventory of cultural assets following

Portaria nº 1193/2003, de 13 de outubro (Ordinance No. 1193/2003 of October 13 establishing regulations for the recognition of artisans and artisanal production units)

13 October 2003

Ordinance nº 1193/2003, published on October 13, 2003, establishes regulations for the recognition of artisans and artisanal production units in Portugal, in accordance with the provisions of Decree-law nº 41/2001. The Ordinance aims to ensure the proper acknowledgment of artisans’ skills and techniques, thereby promoting the artisanal sector. It outlines the procedures for artisans to obtain recognition, including the submission of specific forms and documentation to demonstrate their expertise. The document details the criteria for both individual artisans and production units to qualify for registration in the National Artisan Registry.

Lei n.º 107/2001, de 8 de setembro: Regime de protecção e valorização do património cultural (Law no. 107/2001, of 8 September: Regime for the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage)

8 September 2001

Law nº107/2001 establishes the foundational principles and regulations for the protection and valorization of cultural heritage in Portugal. The law aims to safeguard cultural heritage as a crucial element for understanding and preserving national identity and history. It encompasses agreements between public and private entities for the preservation of cultural assets. The law outlines the procedures for the classification and inventory of cultural assets, including the initiation of administrative procedures by various entities, both public and private. It also addresses the protection of archaeological heritage, imposing restrictions on land use

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Decreto-Lei n.º 309/2009, de 23 de outubro: Procedimento de classificação dos bens imóveis de interesse cultural (Decree-Law no. 309/2009, of 23 October: Procedure for classifying immovable property of cultural interest)

Decreto-Lei nº 307/2009, de 23 de outubro: aprova o regime jurídico da reabilitação urbana (Decree-Law approves the legal regime for urban rehabilitation)

Resolução do Conselho de Ministros n.º 70/2009, de 21 de agosto: Programa de Recuperação do Património Classificado (Council of Ministers Resolution no. 70/2009, of 21 August: Programme for the Recovery of Classified Heritage)

Decreto-Lei n.º 138/2009, de 15 de Junho: Criação do Fundo de Salvaguarda do Património Cultural (Decree-Law no. 138/2009 of 15 June: Creation of the Cultural Heritage Safeguard Fund)

Decreto-Lei n.º 139/2009, de 15 de Junho: Regime jurídico de salvaguarda do património cultural imaterial (Decree-Law no. 139/2009 of 15 June: Legal framework for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage)

Decreto-Lei nº 94/2007, de 29 de março: Orgânica da Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do Cinema, I. P. (Decree-Law no. 94/2007, of 29 March: Organisational structure of the Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do Cinema, I. P.)

Lei n.º 47/2004, de 19 de agosto: Lei Quadro dos Museus Portugueses (Law no. 47/2004, of 19 August: Framework Law for Portuguese Museums)

Lei n.º 107/2001, de 8 de setembro: Regime de protecção e valorização do património cultural (Law no. 107/2001, of 8 September: Regime for the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage)

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