ROYAL DECREE 33/2002
Issuing the Law of Tourism.

After perusal of the Constitution of the State issued by the Royal Decree no. 101/96;
The Commercial Register Law no. 3/74 and amendments thereto;
The Commercial Companies Law no.4/74 and amendments thereto;
The Regulations for Travel and Tourism Offices issued by the Royal Decree no. 12/88 and amendments thereto;
And in view of the exigencies of public good;

Hereby decree the following:

Article 1
The provisions of the accompanying Law of Tourism hereby come into force.

Article 2
Who ever engaged in tourist business on the date enforcement of this Law shall reconcile his situation in conformity with its provisions within one year from the date of its enforcement.

Article 3
The Minister of Commerce and Industry shall issue the necessary Executive Regulations of this Law.
Pending the issuance of such regulations, the existing regulations and decisions shall continue to be effective insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Law.

Article 4
The aforementioned Royal Decree no.12/88 is repealed and so are all provisions contravening this Law or inconsistent with its provisions.

Article 5
This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall be effective from the date of its publication.

Qaboos Bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Issued on 13th Muharram 1423 A.H.
Corresponding t0: 27th March 2002.