(Arts 5 and 7 CPTA)
Any person wishing to export from Switzerland cultural property that is recorded in the Federal Register in accordance with Article 3 paragraph 1 CPTA shall require a licence from the specialist service.
Any person wishing to export from Switzerland cultural property recorded in a cantonal register in accordance with Article 4 paragraph 1 CPTA shall require a licence from the responsible cantonal authorities, insofar as a licence is necessary under the relevant cantonal provisions.
Any person importing into Switzerland cultural property that is the subject of an agreement under Article 7 CPTA or carrying the same in transit through Switzerland must prove to the customs authorities that the export provisions of the foreign contracting state are fulfilled. If the foreign contracting state requires a licence to export such cultural property, the licence must be presented to the customs authorities.