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# Cultural Property Transfer Ordinance (CPTO)

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## Cultural Property Transfer Ordinance (CPTO)

SR 444.11 — Ordinance of 13 April 2005 on the International Transfer of Cultural Property (Cultural Property Transfer Ordinance, CPTO).

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## Preamble

The Swiss Federal Council, on the basis of Article 31 of the Cultural Property Transfer Act (CPTA) of 20 June 2003, ordains:

SR 444.1

## Contents

1\. General Provisions — 1 article 2. Cantonal Registers of Cultural Property — 1 article 3. Import and Export — 4 articles 4. Guarantee of Return — 1 article 5. Financial Assistance for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage — 8 articles 6. Transfer of Cultural Property — 7 articles 7. Specialist Service — 1 article 8. Customs Assessment Procedures — 4 articles 9. Forfeiture of Cultural Property and Assets — 2 articles 10. Final Provisions — 2 articles

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