What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2160.
New penalties for illegal import and export of cultural goods
The law introduces new criminal penalties for illegally importing cultural goods from outside the European Union and for exporting such goods outside the EU. It also designates the Minister of Culture as the authority for issuing import permits. Violations can result in fines, restriction of liberty, or imprisonment of up to 5 years.
Key points
The Minister of Culture becomes the sole authority for issuing permits for importing cultural goods from non-EU countries.
A new crime is introduced: illegal import of cultural goods from outside the EU is punishable by a fine or up to 2 years in prison.
Providing false information in an import permit application can lead to up to 3 years in prison.
A court may order the forfeiture of illegally imported or exported cultural goods, even if they are not the property of the offender.
Penalties for illegal export of cultural goods outside the EU are increased – punishable by 3 months to 5 years in prison.
57%
VOTING RESULTS
2026-02-13
For
249
Against
20
Abstain
165
Status:
Became Law
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