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