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Law of Flood Control of the People's Republic of China (2016).

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Water
Keyword
Timber Afforestation/reforestation Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation Flood Policy/planning Freshwater resources management Inland waters Hazards Rainwater
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Law is enacted for the purpose of controlling floods, guarding against and mitigating damage done by floods and water-logging, and preserving the safety of people's lives and property. The Text consists of 8 Chapters: General provisions; Flood prevention and control planning; Governance and protection; Management of flood control regions and flood control engineering facilities; Flood control and rescue; Safeguards; Legal liability; Supplementary provisions.

Full text
Chinese
Website
edu.westlawchina.com; www.jhsafety.gov.cn

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation of Jiangsu Province on flood control

Legislation | China | 1999

Keyword: Flood, Institution, Policy/planning, Waterworks, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of Shanghai Municipality on flood control.

Legislation | China | 2003

Keyword: Flood, Institution, Policy/planning, Waterworks, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures of Beijing Municipality for Implementing the Flood Control Law of the People's Republic of China.

Legislation | China | 2001

Keyword: Flood, Institution, Policy/planning, Waterworks, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations of Guizhou Province on flood control.

Legislation | China | 2003

Keyword: Flood, Institution, Policy/planning, Waterworks, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations of Guangdong Province on Water Conservancy Project Management.

Legislation | China | 2000

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Irrigation, Institution, Waterworks, Hydropower generation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for implementing the Flood Control Law of the People's Republic of China.

Legislation | China | 1999

Keyword: Flood, Institution, Policy/planning, Waterworks, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures for reservoir dam safety appraisal.

Legislation | China | 2003

Keyword: Waterworks, Irrigation, Flood, Inspection, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for the implementation of the Flood Control Law of the People's Republic of China.

Legislation | China | 2004

Keyword: Flood, Institution, Policy/planning, Waterworks, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Floods.

Legislation | China | 2007

Keyword: Flood, Institution, Policy/planning, Waterworks, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on drought and flood control and prevention.

Legislation | China | 2011

Keyword: Flood, Water shortage/drought, Hazards, Institution, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of the State Council of the People's Republic of China (No. 286) Promulgating the Interim Measures for Compensation for Utilization of Flood Detention Areas.

Legislation | China | 2000

Keyword: Flood, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Hazards, Rainwater, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Measures for Embankment Operation.

Legislation | China | 2023

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Flood, Inspection, Early warning system, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures for the Operation of the Three Gorges Reservoir and the Management of the Water Resources and Rivers in the Reservoir Region.

Legislation | China | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Waterworks, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Flood, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX