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Decreto-Lei nº 22/2019, de 30 de janeiro: Transferência de Competências para os Municípios no domínio da Cultura (Decree-Law no. 22/2019, of 30 January: Transfer of Powers to Municipalities in the field of Culture)

30 January 2019

This Decree-law outlines the transfer of competencies to municipal bodies in the field of culture, in line with the principles of subsidiarity, administrative decentralisation, and local power autonomy. It aims to leverage the extensive municipal experience in local cultural programming, management, and valorization. The document emphasises the harmonisation of procedures for territories spanning multiple municipalities, promoting the use of electronic processing methods. It also revises the regime for the operation of artistic performances and the installation and supervision of fixed venues, with a focus on simplification, integration, and dematerialization of

Plano de Ação de Portugal para a Rede Portuguesa das Reservas da Biosfera, 2018-2025 (Portugal’s Action Plan for the Portuguese Network of Biosphere Reserves, 2018-2025)

1 November 2018

This Plan of Action outlines the strategic actions and indicators for the implementation of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MaB) Program in Portugal. It emphasises the importance of open access to information and materials related to MaB, promoting transparency and knowledge sharing. The MaB Program in Portugal includes 11 Biosphere Reserves, with a focus on sustainable development and conservation efforts. The document highlights the adaptation of the Lima Action Plan to the national context, specifically addressing the Portuguese Biosphere Reserves for the period 2018-2025. Key objectives include the total

Decreto-Lei n.º 152-B/2017, de 11 de dezembro: Alteração do regime jurídico da avaliação de impacte ambiental de projetos (Decree-Law no. 152-B/2017, of 11 December: Amendment to the legal framework for the environmental impact assessment of projects)

11 December 2017

This decree-law alters the Decree Law n.º 151-B/2013 and defines new rules for the assessment of environmental impact of public and private projects with the potential to have significant effects on the environment. For this, it introduces into Portuguese law the European directive 2014/52/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. The legislation defines that the assessment and decisions about projects will take into account: – the effects on the soil – the assessment of the project’s effects on climate – the

Decreto Regulamentar Regional nº 6/2017/A: Regime Específico de Proteção e Valorização do Património Cultural Imóvel do Lugar do Aeroporto de Santa Maria (Regional Regulatory Decree no. 6/2017/A: Specific Regime for the Protection and Enhancement of the Immovable Cultural Heritage of the Santa Maria Airport Site)

21 November 2017

This Regional Regulatory Decree, approved by the Regional Government of Azores, establishes a specific regime for the protection and valorization of cultural heritage in the Santa Maria Airport area. It aligns with the new legal framework for protecting cultural heritage, responding to the physical and socio-cultural reality of the site. The document emphasises the need to address the current state of physical degradation and precariousness of some constructions in the area. This decree aims to ensure the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Santa Maria Airport area, classified as

Lei n.º 42/2017, de 14 de junho: Reconhecimento e proteção de estabelecimentos e entidades de interesse histórico e cultural ou social local (Law no. 42/2017, of June 14: Recognition and protection of establishments and entities of local historical, cultural or social interest)

14 June 2017

This law establishes the regime for the recognition and protection of establishments and entities of local historical and cultural or social interest (third amendment to Law no. 6/2006, which approves the New Urban Lease Regime, and fourth amendment to Decree-Law no. 157/2006, which approves the legal regime for works on leased buildings). With regard to the protection of establishments and entities of local historical and cultural or social interest, the law defines that municipalities are responsible for protecting and safeguarding establishments and entities of local historical and cultural or social

Regulamento do Fundo Municipal “Lojas Com História”

4 April 2017

The Regulation of the “Shops with History” Municipal Fund aims to establish and regulate the terms for accessing the fund created with a budget of €250,000. The fund is part of Lisbon Municipality’s strategy to safeguard unique and distinctive shops in the economic sector. It is designed to financially support expenses incurred by shops that have been recognized as “Shops with History” according to specific municipal regulations. The regulation outlines the criteria for eligible expenses that can be covered by the fund, such as rent, utilities, and maintenance costs. The

Regulamento Municipal de Atribuição da Distinção “Lojas com História”

3 April 2017

The “Municipal Regulation for Awarding the ‘Historic Shops’ Distinction” in Lisbon aims to safeguard and recognize unique shops with historical, architectural, or decorative significance. The regulation outlines specific criteria for determining which shops qualify for this distinction, focusing on the historical value of their economic activities. It establishes fines and additional penalties for non-compliance, emphasising the importance of preserving cultural heritage and supporting local commerce. The regulation sets out objectives such as promoting the conservation of historic shops, enhancing the city’s cultural identity, and encouraging proper documentation and maintenance of

Resolução da Assembleia da República nº38/2017, de 6 de março: Fomentar o acesso dos cidadãos aos museus e monumentos nacionais (Ministerial Order no. 238/2023, of July 28: ‘Internationalisation, Modernisation and Digital Transition of Books and Authors’ Incentive Scheme)

6 March 2017

Resolution 38/2017 focuses on recommending measures to enhance citizens’ access to national museums and monuments, with a specific emphasis on implementing free entry. The resolution urges the government to take necessary steps to encourage and facilitate the public’s visitation to these cultural sites. It calls for the promotion of free access to museums and monuments for all citizens, in coordination with municipalities and entities within the Portuguese Museum Network. Additionally, the resolution advocates for the enforcement of a budget measure from 2017 that reinstates free entry to all national museums

Decreto Legislativo Regional n.º 4/2016/A, de 2 de fevereiro: Adaptação de regulamentos de eficiência energética à Região Autónoma dos Açores (Regional Legislative Decree no. 4/2016/A, of February 2: Adaptation of energy efficiency regulations to the Autonomous Region of the Azores)

2 February 2016

The Regional Legislative Decree No. 4/2016/A aims to adapt the Energy Certification System of Buildings, the access and exercise regime for qualified experts in energy certification, and the regime for the exceptional and temporary rehabilitation of buildings in the Azores region. It aligns these regulations with the existing legal framework, specifically the Decree-Law No. 118/2013, with adaptations introduced by the decree itself. The document emphasises the simplification of administrative processes for urban rehabilitation, particularly by exempting certain requirements related to energy efficiency and thermal quality regulations. It also mentions the

Plano Setorial de Cultura de Carregal do Sal (2016-2025)

1 January 2016

This Culture Sector Plan outlines the strategic plans and actions for the municipality of Carregal do Sal in the domains of Education, Social Inclusion, and Culture. It identifies four cross-cutting areas: employment and competitiveness, sustainability and the environment, spatial planning and urban quality, education and social inclusion, complemented by two areas of specialisation: tourism and culture and the agroforestry sector, and a set of objectives is defined for each of these areas. The Strategic Plan focuses on collaboration and cooperation for economic, social, and territorial development, emphasising the involvement of

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