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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