Lesson 1,
Topic 1
In Progress
Legal Framework
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The legal provisions in force that frame the underwater archaeological heritage and the diver’s behaviour are as follows:
- Decree-Law No. 164/97 of 27 June and 289/93 of 21 August on underwater cultural heritage.
- Ordinance No. 51/98, of February 4, on the reward table for fortuitous findings of coherent and delimited archaeological contexts (not isolated objects).