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Decreto-Lei n.º 80/2015, de 14 de maio: Regime Jurídico dos Instrumentos de Gestão Territorial (Decree-Law no. 80/2015, of May 14: Legal Framework for Land Management Instruments)

14 May 2015

Decree-Law No. 80/2015 provides a comprehensive framework for territorial planning and urban development in Portugal. It outlines the coordination of national, regional, intermunicipal, and municipal levels of territorial management, setting guidelines for sectoral programs in areas such as defence, environment, transportation, and tourism. The decree-law focuses on the alteration of plans to adapt to changing environmental, economic, and social conditions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and public consultation processes. One of the key aspects addressed in the decree-law is the reclassification and development of urban land, emphasising the equitable distribution

Decreto Legislativo Regional nº 3/2015/A: Regime Jurídico de Proteção e Valorização do Património Cultural Móvel e Imóvel (Regional Legislative Decree no. 3/2015/A: Legal Framework for the Protection and Enhancement of Movable and Immovable Cultural Heritage)

4 February 2015

This Regional Legislative Decree from the Azores Autonomous Region establishes a legal framework for the protection and valorisation of movable and immovable cultural heritage. It replaces a previous decree from 2004, aiming to improve the inventory, classification, protection, and valorization of cultural assets based on past experiences. The legislation outlines guidelines for safeguarding classified properties, including maintaining original architectural features during renovations and prohibiting certain alterations. The decree emphasises the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the Azores and unifying regional legislation to simplify the safeguarding process. It sets

Decreto-Lei n.º 164/2014, de 4 de novembro: Regulamento de Trabalhos Arqueológicos (Decree-Law no. 164/2014, of 4 November: Regulation of Archaeological Works)

4 November 2014

Decree-Law No. 164/2014 focuses on the approval of a new Regulation for Archaeological Works. This decree repeals the previous Decree-Law No. 270/99, amended by Decree-Law No. 287/2000, signalling a need for updated regulations due to the significant increase in archaeological activities. The new Regulation aims to adapt to the current national archaeological landscape, addressing the evolving nature and stakeholders involved in these activities. The decree emphasises the importance of archaeological work in producing historical knowledge, essential for the culture of societies. It highlights the responsibility of archaeologists to engage with

Lei nº 31/2014, de 30 de maio: Lei de bases gerais da política pública de solos, de ordenamento do território e de urbanismo (Law no. 31/2014, of May 30: Law on the general basis of public policy on soil, land use planning and urban planning)

30 May 2014

Law n.º 31/2014 establishes the fundamental principles of public policy concerning land, territorial planning, and urbanism in Portugal. The law’s primary objective is to provide a framework for sustainable development, efficient land use, and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. It outlines the general guidelines for the management of land resources, emphasising the importance of balancing economic development with environmental conservation. The law requires a comprehensive approach to urban planning, ensuring that infrastructures and facilities are economically sustainable and contribute to the overall well-being of communities. It mandates that

Lei nº 19/2014, de 14 de abril: bases da política de ambiente (Law no. 19/2014, of April 14: bases of environmental policy)

14 April 2014

Law nº 19/2014 lays down the foundations of environmental policy in alignment with constitutional mandates. This law serves as a guiding beacon for environmental stewardship, delineating the scope, objectives, and general principles that underpin environmental governance in Portugal. It sets out to ensure the effective implementation of policies that safeguard the environment, as enshrined in the Constitution, fostering a sustainable and harmonious relationship between human activities and the natural world. Within the framework of Law 19/2014, key themes emerge, including the preservation of soil and subsoil integrity, combating desertification, and

Decreto-Lei n.º 132/2013, de 13 de setembro: Conselho Nacional de Cultura (Decree-Law no. 132/2013, of 13 September: National Culture Council)

13 September 2013

This legislation establishes the constitution and functioning of the National Council for Culture and its specialised sections. The CNC is the government’s advisory body for the area of culture. It replaces previous regulations and outlines the mission and competencies of the CNC, which include providing opinions and recommendations on issues relating to the realisation of cultural policy objectives, as well as proposing necessary measures for cultural development, at the request of the member of the Government responsible for the area of culture or the services and bodies in the area

Lei nº 55/2012, de 6 de setembro: Ação do Estado no âmbito do cinema e atividades audiovisuais (Law no. 55/2012, of 6 September: State action in the field of cinema and audiovisual activities)

6 September 2012

This Law – amended by Law no. 28/2014, by Law no. 82-B/2014, and by Law no. 74/2020, which transposes EU Directive 2018/1808 into national law – establishes the principles of state action within the framework of the promotion, development and protection of the art of cinema and cinematographic and audiovisual activities. The law also addresses financial support for the creation of national cinematographic works and independent audiovisual production and includes information on the obligations of subscription television operators to invest in national cinematographic and audiovisual works. Additionally, the law discusses

Lei nº 32/2012, de 14 de agosto: medidas destinadas a agilizar e a dinamizar a reabilitação urbana (Measures to streamline and boost urban rehabilitation)

14 August 2012

Law nº 32/2012, of August 14, was enacted to introduce amendments to the legal framework governing urban rehabilitation in Portugal. It aims to streamline and invigorate urban rehabilitation efforts by introducing measures to facilitate and accelerate the process. The law includes amendments to the Civil Code and Decree-Law 307/2009, outlining specific changes to various articles within these legal documents and aiming to modernise and enhance the legal framework surrounding urban rehabilitation in Portugal, in order to promote efficiency and effectiveness in urban development initiatives. The law outlines measures concerning cultural

Portaria n.º 196/2010, de 9 de abril (Ordinance No. 196/2010 of 9 April establishing a procedure for the inventorying of intangible cultural heritage)

9 April 2010

Ordinance nº 196/2010, published on April 9, 2010, establishes a procedure for the inventorying of intangible cultural heritage in Portugal, as part of a broader policy for its protection and enhancement. This initiative is grounded in the principles set forth by Decree-Law nº 139/2009, which emphasises the importance of systematic identification, study, and documentation of cultural expressions that require urgent safeguarding. The Ordinance outlines the necessary forms for requesting the inventorying of intangible cultural heritage, including a detailed inventory sheet that covers various aspects such as identification, characterisation, transmission context,

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

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