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Supreme Decree No. 5.918 of 6 November 1961 for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
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Year of Version
1961
Dates
Entry into force:
November 6, 1961
Adopted:
November 6, 1961
Type of Text
Implementing Rules/Regulations
Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
Traditional Cultural Expressions,
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Notes
This Decree protects monuments and works of art (“demonstrations of the spirit made through the visual arts”) including historical pieces related to national history or national heroes and remains of human activity from the pre-Columbian era of artistic or scientific importance. Such works are not to be exported from Bolivia even if they are private property or gifted to a religious organization. Under the Decree, works are subject to expropriation by the State, rights of first refusal, consent requirements for sale, etc.
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Supreme Decree No. 5.918 of 6 November 1961 for the Protection of Cultural Heritage
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Decreto Supremo N° 5.918 del 6 de noviembre de 1961 sobre la Protección del Patrimonio Cultural
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IP/N/1/BOL/C/7
WIPO Lex No.
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