Decree-Law No. 28/2023 establishing the Bases of Tourist Activities. Country/Territory Timor-Leste Document type Legislation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Jornal da República, I Série, No. 20, 31 May 2023. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Tourism Environmental planning Environmental standards Land-use planning Biodiversity Management/conservation Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force 15 days after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law establishes the basic legislation for the organization, monitoring, inspection and promotion of tourist activities. It applies to tourism activities in the public and private sectors, consumers of tourism products and service providers and suppliers of tourism products, and other actors in tourism activities. The Decree-Law has the following objectives: a) Boost the economic and social development of the country, respecting the forestry, fauna, mineral, archaeological and artistic heritage, which must be preserved and transmitted to future generations; b) Preserve historical and cultural values and promote national pride; c) Contribute to the harmonious and balanced development of the country; d) Contribute to job creation, economic growth and poverty alleviation; e) Encourage the national private sector to participate in the promotion and development of tourism resources; f) Establish mechanisms for participation and interinstitutional coordination; g) Promote the conservation of biodiversity and marine and terrestrial ecosystems; h) Improve the standard of living of communities, boosting their active participation in the tourism sector; j) Ensure equal rights and opportunities for all the stakeholders. Full text Portuguese Website www.jornal.gov.tl References - Legislation Repeals Decree-Law No. 24/2014 creating the legal framework establishing the basis for a tourism policy in Timor-Leste. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2014 Keyword: Tourism, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Land-use planning, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX