Cultural Heritage Preservation Act Article 91

After applications for designation as traditional performing arts, traditional craftsmanship, oral traditions and expressions, folklore, or traditional knowledge or practices pass the review of the municipal, county or city competent authorities, the authorities shall register and announce the designations and shall file the same with the central competent authority for recordation.A central competent authority may review the intangible cultural heritage registered in accordance with the preceding paragraph or in response to the reports by individuals or organizations, and then register and announce the same as significant traditional performing arts, traditional craftsmanship, oral traditions and expressions, folklore, or traditional knowledge or practices.Where a piece of intangible cultural heritage is registered in accordance with the preceding two paragraphs, the competent authority shall accredit, number, and issue registration certificate to its preserver, and help the preserver preserve and conserve the heritage if necessary.In the event that a piece of intangible cultural heritage is destroyed or its value diminishes, the competent authority may revoke its registration or reclassify the intangible cultural heritage, and announce such revocation or new classification. Where such revocation or reclassification is made by a municipal, county or city government, it shall be reported to the central competent authority for approval.