This law provides state guarantees for damages incurred during exhibitions of art, historical, and cultural artefacts. The objectives and scope of the law are precisely defined, and it applies only to non-commercial exhibitions of considerable cultural significance.
This law regulates the conditions under which state guarantees for damages to exhibition items incurred by the exhibitor can be granted. It specifies that if damages can be compensated through insurance or another warranty, state guarantees will not be granted. The legislation further indicates the requirements that organising institutions must meet to qualify for state warranty, stating that only permanent exhibition space is eligible, and these spaces must meet appropriate safety requirements, including fire safety. State guarantees are available up to the insured value limit of the exhibition items, with a total coverage limit of one billion euros.
The law defines the terms of compensation for loss, damages, and devaluation of exhibition items and establishes the requirement for careful handling and transportation of items. It seeks to safeguard exhibitions of both artistic and cultural significance, making Finland an attractive destination for heritage exhibitions and encouraging the exchange of cultural knowledge.
