Legislation Overview
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities - Law Type: Federal Law - Issued Date: 29 Dec 2020 - Effective Date: 15 Oct 2021 - Sector: Culture and Media - Number of Articles: 21 - Current Status: Active
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution provides the executive regulations for Federal Law No. (11) of 2017 Regarding Antiquities. It outlines the responsibilities of the Ministry of Culture and Youth and the Competent Authority in protecting antiquities, recovering lost or smuggled artifacts, regulating the trade of unregistered antiquities, and overseeing archaeological excavations. The resolution aims to preserve the UAE's cultural heritage and ensure proper management of the country's archaeological sites and artifacts. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 1-10)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The purpose of this Cabinet Resolution is to provide the executive regulations for the implementation of Federal Law No. (11) of 2017 Regarding Antiquities. It defines the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry of Culture and Youth and the Competent Authority in protecting, recovering, and managing the UAE's cultural heritage. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions?
This Cabinet Resolution adopts the definitions stipulated in Federal Law No. (11) of 2017 Regarding Antiquities. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The key obligations and requirements outlined in this Cabinet Resolution include: 1. The Ministry must coordinate with the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority and the Competent Authority to develop emergency plans and procedures for protecting antiquities during crises and disasters. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 2) 2. The Ministry must cooperate with the Competent Authority to recover lost or smuggled antiquities through diplomatic channels and assist in locating, seizing, and returning illegally smuggled foreign antiquities. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 3) 3. The Competent Authority must notify the Ministry of any antiquities-related activities organized abroad or within the UAE, providing details such as the host country, nature of the activity, and measures taken to preserve the antiquities. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 4) 4. Persons wishing to trade in unregistered antiquities must obtain a license or permit from the Competent Authority, comply with specific requirements, and meet certain obligations. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 5) 5. Urban planning and survey departments, municipalities, and other entities must coordinate with the Competent Authority to preserve archaeological sites when designing and carrying out planning projects. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 6) 6. Archaeological excavation missions and licensed excavation entities must comply with instructions from the Ministry and Competent Authority, including handing over discovered antiquities, registering them, and submitting reports. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 7)
What are the rights and protections?
This legislation does not include specific provisions on the rights and protections granted by this Cabinet Resolution.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
This legislation does not include specific penalty provisions.
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution references and is issued in accordance with the following UAE laws: - The Constitution - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended - Federal Law No. (11) of 2017 Regarding Antiquities - Federal Decree by Law No. (2) of 2017 Regarding the Immunity of Certain Foreign Cultural Objects from Seizure or Confiscation (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect and what are the transitional provisions?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 15 October 2021, the day following its publication in the Official Gazette. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities, 2020, Art. 10) The legislation does not include any specific transitional provisions.
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding Antiquities for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.