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Emergency Response Law of the People's Republic of China.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Mineral resources, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazards Early warning system Risk assessment/management Institution Policy/planning Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Law entered into force on 1 November 2007.
Abstract

The purpose of this Law is to prevent and reduce the occurrences of emergency incidents, control, mitigate and eliminate the serious social damage caused by emergency incidents, standardize the emergency response activities, protect the life and property safety of the people, and maintain the national security, public safety, environment safety and social order. The Text consists of 70 articles divided into 7 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Prevention of, and Preparation for Response to Emergencies (II); Monitoring and Early Warning(III); Emergency Handling, and Rescue and Relief(IV); Post-Emergency Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (V); Legal Responsibilities (VI); Supplementary Provisions (VII).

Full text
Chinese
Website
www.gov.cn

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