Coast Guard Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Institution Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Marine pollution International relations/cooperation Marine fisheries Maritime zone Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes Thi Law shall come into force on February 1, 2021. Abstract This Law is enacted for the purposes of regulating and guaranteeing the lawful performance of duties by coast guard agencies, safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and maritime rights and interests, and protecting the lawful rights and interests of citizens, legal persons, and other organizations. The Law concsists of 11 Chapters: General Provisions; Agencies and Duties; Maritime Security; Maritime Administrative Law Enforcement ; Investigation of Maritime Crimes; Use of Police Equipment and Weapons; Guarantees and Cooperation; International Cooperation; Supervision; Legal Liability; Supplemental Provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.moj.gov.cn