Legislation

Honduras to Enact Minimum Sentences for Cultural Heritage Crimes

Honduras to Enact Minimum Sentences for Cultural Heritage Crimes

0 on February 4, 2013, 9:00 am / in archaeology law, Art Law, Crime, Criminal prosecutions, cultural property law, Legislation, Looting, Trafficking

Those who are convicted of committing crimes against cultural heritage in Honduras will soon be facing a mandatory sentencing scheme. [...]

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European Union Cracks Down on Syrian Art Buyers

European Union Cracks Down on Syrian Art Buyers

0 on July 23, 2012, 9:00 am / in archaeology law, cultural property law, Legislation, Middle East

Amidst continuing violence against anti-government protestors, Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad and wife Asma have managed to maintain their lavish lifestyle.  [...]

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Alabama Considers “Finders Keepers” Law for Underwater Treasures

Alabama Considers “Finders Keepers” Law for Underwater Treasures

0 on January 23, 2012, 9:28 am / in archaeology law, cultural property law, Legislation, Shipwrecks, Southeast U.S.

Republican Senator Cam Ward has introduced a bill to amend the Alabama Cultural Resources Act, a law that requires underwater [...]

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Transportation Enhancements Program on the Chopping Block

Transportation Enhancements Program on the Chopping Block

0 on November 11, 2011, 1:04 pm / in archaeology law, cultural property law, Legislation, Shipwrecks

Congress is currently scrambling to modify the law before the Transportation Enhancements program expires in the spring.  The existing law [...]

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Hungarian Parliament Considers Restricting Phase 1 Surveys

Hungarian Parliament Considers Restricting Phase 1 Surveys

0 on October 31, 2011, 10:35 am / in archaeology law, cultural property law, Eastern Europe, Legislation

Archaeologists are incensed over a law proposed to the Hungarian Parliament that would restrict the amount of time and money [...]

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