Every natural or legal person has the right to respect for his  goods. No one may be deprived of his property except for cause  of public utility and under the conditions provided for by law and  

general principles of international law.

The preceding provisions do not affect the right that  States have the power to enforce the laws they deem  necessary to regulate the use of goods in accordance  in the general interest or to ensure the payment of taxes or  other contributions or fines.

A declaration made in accordance with this article  shall be deemed to have been made in accordance with  paragraph 1 of article 56 of the Convention.