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Tourism Law No. 40 of 1999.

Country/Territory
Yemen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 15, 15 August 1999, 8 pp.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Authorization/permit Capacity building Ecosystem preservation Education Institution Pollution control Protected area Tourism
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 9 August 1999.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 6 Chapters divided into 37 articles. Chapter I deals with terms, definitions and objectives in particular: organization and encouragement of tourism; development and exploitation of tourism resources; preservation and protection of the environmental and tourism zones and sites; encouragement of the local and foreigner tourism investment; preservation the traditional handicrafts; and training and qualification of the tourism’s employees. Chapter II decrees the establishment of the High Council for Tourism. Regulating tourism installations is given in Chapter III. Tourism guidance is contained in Chapter IV. Offences and penalties are provided for in Chapter V. General and conclusive provisions are contained in Chapter VI.

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