Gesetz zum Schutz von Kulturgut (Kulturgutschutzgesetz – KGSG) (Act on the Protection of Cultural Property)
The Cultural Property Protection Act (KGSG) of the federal republic of Germany, enacted on July 31, 2016, is a comprehensive legislative framework designed to safeguard cultural heritage. This Act aims to protect national cultural property, regulate the import and export of cultural items, and prevent the unlawful movement of such properties. A key feature of the KGSG is the establishment of a national register for cultural property of significant value, which ensures that these items are legally protected from unauthorised removal. The Act defines cultural property broadly, including works of