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 References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 70/2010 establishing the Touristic Interest Zone of Chiuanga within the Municipality of Metangula. Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 Keyword: Tourism, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Coastal zone management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 72/2010 establishing the Touristic Interest Zone of Pemba Town, from East Coast up to Murrébuè. Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 Keyword: Tourism, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Urban land Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 73/2010 establishing the Touristic Interest Zone of Lumbo e Sancul, within the District of Ilha de Moçambique. Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 Keyword: Tourism, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Coastal zone management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 71/2010 establishing the Touristic Interest Zone within the forestry area of Lichinga Town. Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 Keyword: Tourism, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Urban land Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 74/2010 establishing the Touristic Interest Zone of Ilhas de Crusse e Jamali islands. Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 Keyword: Tourism, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Coastal zone management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 75/2010 establishing the Touristic Interest Zone of Mapanzene e Chipongo. Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 Keyword: Tourism, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Coastal zone management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 25/2017 creating the Forum of Tourism (FORTUR), as a consultation organ of the Government in matters related to tourism. Legislation | Mozambique | 2017 Keyword: Tourism, Land-use planning, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX