1. État, peuple, "Authorities" 10. Constitution and Other Fundamental Acts

1 This agreement governs the effects of the transfer of the municipal commune of Moutier (hereinafter: "the commune of Moutier") to the Republic and Canton of Jura (hereinafter: "the Canton of Jura") concerning the archaeological objects discovered on the territory of the commune of Moutier and the related scientific documentation.

2 It also governs the effects of the transfer concerning the historical monuments located on the territory of the commune of Moutier.

1 The canton of Bern transfers free of charge to the canton of Jura all archaeological objects discovered in the territory of the municipality of Moutier.

2 Ownership of the archaeological objects shall pass to the canton of Jura on the date of the transfer of the municipality of Moutier to the canton of Jura (hereinafter: "the date of the transfer").

1 Archaeological objects are handed over accompanied by a complete descriptive list including, in particular, their provenance, year of discovery, inventory number, and nature.

2 The handover of objects is organized jointly by the archaeological services of the two cantons. It takes place no earlier than October 1, 2025, and no later than December 31, 2026.

3 The canton of Jura assumes the transport of the objects and bears the resulting costs, except for the packing materials associated with the objects, which are provided free of charge by the canton of Bern.

The Canton of Bern ensures the preservation of archaeological objects as well as the costs arising therefrom until the effective date of their delivery.

1. Scientific Documentation (texts, plans, photos, radiographies, restoration documentation, etc.) relating to archaeological sites located within the territory of the municipality of Moutier remains the property of the canton of Berne, which is obligated to preserve them.

2. The original documentation mentioned in paragraph 1 can be consulted free of charge by the canton of Jura, provided that this does not cause disproportionate activity for the relevant service of the canton of Berne.

3. The canton of Berne shall provide free digital copies of the documentation mentioned in paragraph 1 to the canton of Jura. The transfer of the copies is organized jointly by the relevant services of both cantons.

4. Copyrights pertaining to the scientific documentation mentioned in paragraph 1 remain unchanged.

5. The canton of Jura may freely use the documentation mentioned in paragraph 1 while citing their authors.

1 As of the date of transfer, the historical monuments located within the territory of the municipality of Moutier that are deemed worthy of conservation and protection in the canton of Bern pursuant to Article 10a, paragraphs 2 and 3, of the Bernese Law of June 9, 1985, on Constructions, shall be incorporated into the cultural heritage inventory of the canton of Jura.

2 As of the date of transfer, the historical monuments located within the territory of the municipality of Moutier and classified by the canton of Bern according to Articles 13 to 19 of the Bernese Law of September 8, 1999, on Heritage Protection shall be incorporated into the inventory of historical monuments of the canton of Jura.

1 Scientific documentation (texts, plans, photos, radiographs, restoration documentation, etc.) related to historical monuments located within the territory of the commune of Moutier remains the property of the canton of Bern, which has the obligation to preserve them.

2 The original documentation mentioned in paragraph 1 can be consulted free of charge by the canton of Jura, provided that this does not create a disproportionate burden on the relevant service of the canton of Bern.

3 The canton of Bern shall provide free digital copies of the documentation mentioned in paragraph 1 to the canton of Jura. The transfer of copies is organized jointly by the relevant services of both cantons.

4 Copyrights related to the scientific documentation mentioned in paragraph 1 remain unchanged.

5 The canton of Jura may freely use the documentation mentioned in paragraph 1, provided that the authors are credited.

This agreement shall enter into force on October 1, 2025.