Mauritania

Law No. 72-160 on the Preservation and Enhancement of Natural, Prehistoric, Historic and Archaeological Heritage

Year of current version:	1972
Date of Text (Enacted):	July 31, 1972
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body, Traditional Cultural Expressions, Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Notes:	This Law furthers the protection, enhancement and preservation of natural, prehistoric, historic and archaeological heritage. In particular, Title III provides the specific provisions concerning historic sites and building, mobile or immobile.
Available Texts:
Arabic	القانون رقم 72-160 بشأن حماية وتعزيز التراث الوطني، الطبيعي ولما قبل التاريخ والتاريخي والأثري
French	Loi n° 72-160 relative à la sauvegarde et à la mise en valeur du Patrimoine national, préhistorique, historique et archéologique
WIPO Lex No.:	MR012