Article 7. Competence of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Field of Protection and Use of Cultural Heritage Sites

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall:

exercise state control over compliance by legal entities and individuals with legislation on the protection and use of cultural heritage sites;

shall participate in the development and implementation of state programs on the protection preservation promotion and use of cultural heritage sites;

shall implement state programs for scientific and scientific-technical research conservation restoration and adaptation for modern use of tangible cultural heritage sites;

shall ensure the identification registration protection promotion and use of cultural heritage sites;

shall coordinate the activities of state administration bodies on matters related to the protection and use of cultural heritage sites;

shall maintain the State Cadastre of Tangible Cultural Heritage Sites and the Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage Sites;

shall organize and conduct historical and cultural expert examinations of cultural heritage sites;

shall exercise other powers in accordance with legislation.