Decree-Law No. 3/2003 on the establishment of the Port Authority and on the approval of the bylaws thereof. País/Territorio Timor-Leste Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2003 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Mar Palabra clave Puerto Institución Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Monitoreo Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Países menos desarrollados, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Asia Sudoriental Entry into force notes The present instrument shall enter into force on the day following its publication. Resumen This Decree-Law, composed of seven articles and one Annex, regulates the establishment of the Port Authority and on the approval of the bylaws thereof. The Port Authority of Timor-Leste (PATL) is established as a public institute vested with corporate entity, administrative and financial autonomy, and property of its own, which shall be under the tutelage and supervision of he Minister of Transport, Communications and Public Works. The Decree-Law rules on PATL property, management and secondments. The Annex, divided in four Chapters, regulates PATL nature and seat, its area of jurisdiction, and the related responsibilities. Moreover, it provides inspection and control procedures. Particular attention is paid to licences and pollutants. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.eastimorlawjournal.org