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Decree-Law No. 5/2013 establishing the structure of the Ministry of Tourism (MT).

Country/Territory
Timor-Leste
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Jornal da Republica, Serie I.
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Land-use planning Tourism EIA Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Protected area Cultural heritage
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 on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 3 Chapters, establishes the structure of the Ministry of Tourism (MT). It specifies composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned institution, entitled to: design, regulate, perform, coordinate and assess defined policies on tourism, arts and culture. In addition, this ministry is responsible for: proposing policies and designing necessary projects to regulate this sector, according to the Strategic Development Plano (PED); contributing for dynamic touristic activities, with priority for activities established in PED, in particular for those related to ecological and maritime, historical, cultural, community, sport, adventure, religious and conventions; analysing touristic and cultural activities and proposing relevant public measures and policies for the development of these policies according to bilateral and multilateral agreements; supporting and regulating activities of economic agents in this sector; give assessment on request of information for the establishment of touristic infrastructure; carry out controls and inspection on this sector; establishing and regulating touristic areas; etc.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.jornal.gov.tl

References - Legislation

Repeals

Decree-Law No. 13/2011 establishing the structure of the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry (MTCI).

Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Land-use planning, Tourism, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Order No. 7/2013 regulating the structure of the National Directorates for Tourism (MT).

Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Land-use planning, Tourism, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX