Article 34. Carrying out archaeological work The Law on the Protection and Use of Historical and Cultural Heritage Sites

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1. Archaeological work on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan is allowed if there is a license for archaeological work, as well as in accordance with the procedure determined by the authorized body.

Individuals and legal entities engaged in archaeological work are required to notify the local executive authorities of regions, cities of republican significance, and the capital of the start of archaeological work, with the exception of work on historical and cultural monuments of international and national significance, which is notified to the authorized body.

2. Archaeological work is divided into planned and unplanned (preventive) archaeological work.

Scheduled archaeological work is carried out on the basis of an archaeological work plan approved by the authorized body. Carrying out scheduled archaeological work outside the plan is not allowed.

The archaeological work plan is formed by the authorized body for the upcoming calendar year, taking into account the proposals of state bodies and local executive bodies, as well as individuals and legal entities.

Unscheduled (preventive) archaeological work is carried out in accordance with Article 30 of this Law.

3. After the completion of archaeological work, individuals and legal entities who carried them out are required to carry out conservation and reclamation work at the site.

4. All materials and finds obtained by individuals and legal entities of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other states as a result of archaeological work on the territory of Kazakhstan are transferred to the state museums of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the procedure determined by the authorized body. -Excluded by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 26, 2025 No. 242-VIII SAM

5. When carrying out archaeological work, the use of special technical search equipment (metal detectors, radars, magnetic devices, and other technical means to determine the presence of archaeological objects in the location) or earthmoving machines is allowed exclusively by individuals or legal entities licensed to carry out archaeological work.

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