The Competition Commission of Uzbekistan has reminded about the prohibition of placing outdoor advertising on material cultural heritage sites, as well as the inadmissibility of unauthorized installation of advertising structures on the territory of these sites and in their protection zones.
The agency noted that work continues in Uzbekistan to protect, preserve, and promote cultural heritage sites. Simultaneously, the legislative framework in this area is being improved, cultural heritage sites are being digitized, and measures are being taken for their international promotion.
In this regard, control over compliance with advertising legislation regarding the placement of advertising structures on cultural heritage sites is being intensified.
According to Article 26 of the Law of Uzbekistan 'On Advertising', the installation of outdoor advertising on material cultural heritage sites is prohibited. Furthermore, the unauthorized placement of outdoor advertising directly on cultural heritage sites, adjacent territories, and protected zones is forbidden. Advertising structures that may negatively affect the historical and architectural appearance of monuments are also not allowed.
The Competition Commission conducts inspections on cases related to the placement of outdoor advertising and information structures on cultural heritage sites. The agency urges citizens to report identified violations by sending the relevant information along with photographs to the addresses info@raqobat.gov.uz and consumer@antimon.gov.uz.