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Erosion Control Work Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Erosion Public land Business/industry/corporations Hazards Inspection Local government International relations/cooperation Research Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the promotion of the public interest and the development of industries by effectively executing erosion control work in order to prevent devastation of national land and conserve the national land. Article 23 deals with erosion control work by local governments. Article 24-2 lays down provisions relating to international cooperation establishing that the state or local governments may strengthen international cooperation on land erosion control, such as international exchanges on erosion control technology and information, nurturing of human resources specialized in international business and international joint research and development, and provide necessary support therefor. The text consists of 28 articles.

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Website
elaw.klri.re.kr