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Law of the People’s Republic of China on Ports (2017).

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Water
Keyword
Harbour Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Inspection Policy/planning Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Law provides for strengthening the administration of ports, maintaining the safety and business order of ports, protecting the lawful rights and interests of the parties, and promoting the construction and development of ports. The Law consists of 61 articles divided into 6 Chapters: General provisions (I); Port planning and construction (II); Business operation of ports (III); Port safety and supervision (IV); Legal liabilities (V); Supplementary provisions (VI).

Full text
Chinese
Website
www.bjtzhrd.gov.cn

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Amended by

Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Amending Seven Laws Including the Law on Ports, the Law on the Prevention and Control of Environment Pollution Caused by Solid Wastes, and the Urban and Rural Planning Law.

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX