Tourism (Jersey) Law 1948: Proposals for Reform: Consultation

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A decision made 26 January 2017:

Decision Reference: MD-E-2017-0004
Decision Summary Title :	Tourism Law Reform – Approval of Consultation Paper		Date of Decision Summary:	20.01.2017
Decision Summary Author:	Policy Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Oral		Person Giving Oral Report:	Policy Manager
Written Report Title :	n/a (Draft consultation paper attached as supplementary document)		Date of Written Report:	n/a
Written Report Author:	n/a		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Tourism (Jersey) Law 1948 – Proposals for Reform
Decision(s): The Minister approved the consultation paper entitled ‘Tourism (Jersey) Law 1948 – Proposals for Reform’ and agreed – (a) that the paper should be presented to the States as a report in the ‘R’ series in the week beginning 23rd January 2017, and (b) that the public should be given a period of 10 weeks to comment on the proposals contained in the report.
Reason(s) for Decision: The existing Tourism Law is regarded by both government, Visit Jersey and tourism industry stakeholders as being overly bureaucratic and generally obsolete. Proposals set out in the consultation paper are designed to simplify the legislation whilst still deriving benefit for the industry, for consumers and for the public. Input from stakeholders is necessary to ensure that any new legislation is fit for purpose.
Resource Implications: There are no direct financial or other resource implications arising. Progression from consultation to law development will nevertheless require the utilisation of capacity in the Law Draftsman’s Office. Some up-front investment in systems may also be necessary in due course if a decision is taken to move the tourism accommodation licensing process online.
Action required: The Greffier of the States is requested to arrange the presentation of the finalised consultation paper and to forward the paper to the Communications Unit for publication via www.gov.je.
Signature: Senator L J Farnham		Position: Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed)