Switzerland

Federal Law of June 20, 2003 on the International Transfer of Cultural Property (as of January 1, 2012)

Year of current version:	2012
Date of entry into force of original text:	June 1, 2005
Date of Text (Enacted):	June 20, 2003
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Notes:	This law regulates the import and export of cultural property and ensures the protection for cultural heritage.
Available Texts:
French	Loi fédérale du 20 juin 2003 sur le transfert international des biens culturels (état le 1er janvier 2012)
Related Treaties:	Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (November 14, 1970)
WIPO Lex No.:	CH224