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Law No. 4/2004 approving the Law on Tourism.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, Supplement, No. 24.
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Tourism Land-use planning Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Policy/planning Offences/penalties Biodiversity
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 9 Chapters and 1 Annex, establishes the Law on Tourism. It establishes the legal framework to promote touristic activities within the country. This Law aims at the following sectors: promoting the socio-economic development of the country according to the National forestry, animal, mineral, archeological and artistic heritage; preserving historical and cultural values; contributing to the creation of job opportunities and economic growth, in a harmonized balance; stimulating the National private sector to participate in the promotion and development of touristic resources; establishing inter-institutional participation mechanisms; promoting the biodiversity conservation of the marine and land ecosystems; improving the level of life of local communities, promoting their participation in the tourism sector, etc.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

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Decree No. 25/2017 creating the Forum of Tourism (FORTUR), as a consultation organ of the Government in matters related to tourism.

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