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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

Decreto-Lei n.º 41/2001, de 9 de fevereiro (Decree-Law No. 41/2001 of 9 February emphasising the importance of recognizing and promoting traditional crafts and micro-enterprises as vital components of the local economy and employment)

9 February 2001

Decree-Law No. 41/2001, enacted on February 9, 2001, emphasises the importance of recognizing and promoting traditional crafts and micro-enterprises as vital components of the local economy and employment. It establishes a framework for the artisan status and the accreditation of artisanal production units, thereby enhancing the credibility and visibility of these sectors. The government consulted various stakeholders, including artisan associations and the National Commission for the Promotion of Crafts and Micro-Enterprises, to ensure comprehensive input in the legislative process. Overall, Decree-Law No. 41/2001 represents a significant step towards fostering the

Decreto-Lei n.º 164/97, de 27 de Junho: Normas relativas ao património cultural subaquático (Decree-Law 164/97 of 27 June: Rules on underwater cultural heritage)

27 June 1997

Decree-Law No. 164/97 establishes the regime for Underwater Archeological Works and aims to harmonise the legislation governing underwater archaeological activities with that applicable to terrestrial archaeological activities in Portugal. The previous legislation separated Underwater Archeology from Terrestrial Archeology in what concerns methodological criteria and state supervision. On the other hand, these laws clearly established the commercial exploitation of underwater archaeological activity, to the detriment of the scientific contextualisation of the cultural heritage in question. This legislation addresses the need to protect and preserve historical and scientific information found in underwater

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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)

Decreto-Lei n.º 41/2001, de 9 de fevereiro (Decree-Law No. 41/2001 of 9 February emphasising the importance of recognizing and promoting traditional crafts and micro-enterprises as vital components of the local economy and employment)

Decreto-Lei n.º 164/97, de 27 de Junho: Normas relativas ao património cultural subaquático (Decree-Law 164/97 of 27 June: Rules on underwater cultural heritage)

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