Law No. 117 of 1983 on the protection of antiquities provides for several penalties for the preservation of archaeological sites and any collectibles of historical and archaeological value – especially against erroneous acts committed by some visitors to archaeological areas.
The main penalties are as follows:
1. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years and a fine of at least 500,000 lei for anyone who intentionally destroys an ancient object.
2. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years and a fine of at least 500,000 lei for anyone who willfully destroys movable or immovable antiques.
3. Writing phrases on antiquities in order to distort them entails the above-mentioned punishment.
4. Severe imprisonment and a fine of at least LE500,000 for an excavation offense if the defendant is an employee of the Ministry of Antiquities.