Law No. 799-IIGD of December 7, 2004, on the Protection and Development of Azerbaijani Carpet Art, Azerbaijan
(amended by Law of No. 815-VIQD of February 17, 2023)
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Traditional Cultural Expressions
Notes This consolidated version of Law No. 799‑IIGD establishes that Azerbaijani carpet art is an intellectual creation rooted in traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) and defines the specific elements that must be protected. Combined with the law’s preservation and authenticity obligations, these provisions form a regime consistent with international TCE protection, safeguarding traditional designs, techniques, and cultural knowledge from misuse or distortion.
Main text(s)Main text(s)Azerbaijani7 dekabr 2004-cü il tarixli 799-IIGD nömrəli Azərbaycan Respublikasının Qanunu azərbaycan xalça sənətinin qorunması və inkişaf etdirilməsi haqqınd (17 fevral 2023-cü il tarixli 815-VIQD nömrəli Qanunla edilmiş dəyişikliklərlə)