Regional Legislative Decree No. 33/2023/A creating the maritime ecotax fee. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Legislation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, 1st Series, No. 158, 16 August 2023. Subject Sea Keyword Tax/levy Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Harbour Ecosystem preservation Royalties/fees Management/conservation Marine protected areas Protection of environment Protected area Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Legislative Decree enters into force on 1 January 2025. Abstract This Regional Legislative Decree creates a regional fee, called the maritime ecotax, which is due by passengers without tax domicile in the autonomous region, who disembark on a cruise ship with a stopover at the Region's terminals. The maritime ecotax aims at improving environmental conservation and the qualification of the Azores destination. The inter-island passenger maritime transport service covered by public service obligations is exempt from the application of this fee. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org