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Country Summary for GERMANY

I.  Relevant Legislation
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II.  Regulated Cultural Property
Summary of German legislation (including full text of documents) and other information regarding the ownership, import and export of works of art and other cultural heritage / goods / objects / property and other restrictions or license requirements in Germany.
III.  Export Restrictions
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IV.  Ownership Rights and Restrictions
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V.  Violations, Penalties and Sanctions
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VI.  International Conventions and Bilateral Agreements
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Country Contact
for Cultural Property Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Cultural Affairs Department
4645 Reservoir Rd, NW
Washington, DC 20007 culture@wash.diplo.de
www.kulturgutschutz-deutschland.de
Ph: 202-298-4000
F: 202-471-5530