EU Directive on the export of cultural objects
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The Act Council Regulation (EEC) No 3911/92 of 9 December 1992 on the export of cultural goods [Official Journal L 395 of 31.12.1992, corrigendum: Official Journal L 267 of 19.10.1996]. Amended by the following acts:
What is it? The objective of the directive is to harmonize export controls for cultural goods at the Community's external frontiers. The Regulation applies to cultural goods belonging to one of the categories given in the annex, and in particular the products of archaeological excavations and items from artistic, historical or religious monuments or archaeological sites which have been dismantled. The export of cultural goods is subject to the presentation of an export licence which is valid throughout the Community. A licence may be refused if the goods in question fall into the category of national treasures covered by national legislation. These licences will be examined by customs officials during the course of the export formalities. Member States may, where necessary, restrict the number of customs offices competent to process exports of cultural goods. The Regulation provides for mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and between the latter and the Commission. A Cultural Goods Committee composed of representatives of the Member States and chaired by a Commission representative will be set up to advise the Commission on proposed measures. This summary of the directive has been reprinted from the official website of the European Commission. For more information on the EU legislation, consult http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/leg/ (select the language of your choice and then the category culture). More information regarding the national application of this directive can be obtained from the national trade associations which can be accessed through this website or from the CINOA secretariat. |
