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Responsible Tourism Education Act of 2018 (RPPL No. 1-30).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act introduces various measures for ensuring environmentally responsible and sustainable tourism in Palau so as to, among other things, prevent environmentally destructive practices by uneducated visitors. It, among other things, prohibits the importation and manufacture in Palau of reef-toxic sunscreens. It is hereby declared the policy of the government of the Republic of Palau to promote the development of a visitor industry in Palau consistent with the Palau Responsible Tourism Policy Framework and market Palau as a high-value tourism destination with a high quality tourism product, that envisions "Pristine Paradise Palau" and that is environmentally friendly. It is the responsibility of all visitor-oriented government and quasi-government agencies to assist and participate in the implementation of this policy, and to coordinate with the public and private sector businesses in furtherance of this policy.
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Long title of text
An Act requiring businesses to educate visitors on the environmental protection policies of the Republic of Palau, encouraging businesses to provide environmentally responsible options to their customers, and endorsing the Palau Responsible Tourism Policy Framework to improve coordination between public and private sector partners in environmental education and conservation awareness.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach