S.L. 409.12 Art. 8Responsibility of the tourist guide.

(1) It shall be the duty of a tourist guide to conduct or guide an organised excursion in a professional manner.

(2) An organised excursion shall be conducted in accordance with the itinerary set by the operator. A tourist guide may, in exceptional circumstances and for a valid reason, vary the itinerary.

(3) A tourist guide shall, except when free time is allowed, accompany the organised excursion at all times.

(4) The Authority may, in consultation with the recognised professional body or bodies representing tourist guides, establish codes of conduct or any other codes in order to ensure the advancement of quality of services offered by tourist guides.