Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Privileges for Cultural Property. - All cultural properties declared as Grade I or Grade II Level shall be entitled to the following privileges:

(a) Priority government funding for protection, conservation, and restoration;

(b) Incentive for private support of conservation and restoration through the Commission's Conservation Incentive Program for Grade I and Grade II Level cultural properties;

(c) An official heritage marker to be placed by the pertinent cultural agency indicating the official designation of the cultural property;

(d) Priority government protection for all Grade I or Grade II Level cultural properties in times of armed conflict, natural disasters, and other exceptional events that endanger the cultural heritage of the country; and

(e) Priority protection from modification or demolition resulting from all government projects. Government projects that may potentially affect the integrity of any Grade I or Grade II Level cultural property must consult with the Commission at the planning stages.