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 References - Legislation Implemented by Provisions of Zhejiang Province for the Management of Port Coastlines. Legislation | China | 2010 Keyword: Harbour, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Registration, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations of Zhejiang province on port management. Legislation | China | 2007 Keyword: Harbour, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Policy/planning, EIA, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Provisions on the Safety Supervision and Administration of Vessels Carrying Dangerous Goods. Legislation | China | 2018 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Certification, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Provisions on the safety management of dangerous goods in ports 2017. Legislation | China | 2017 Keyword: Processing/handling, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Provisions on Port Operation and Management. Legislation | China | 2020 Keyword: Transport/storage, Harbour, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures for the Administration of Port and Ship Shore Power. Legislation | China | 2019 (2021) Keyword: Pollution control, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures for the supervision and administration of major hazard source of dangerous goods at ports. Legislation | China | 2021 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Harbour, Inspection, Registration, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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. Legislation | China | 2015 Keyword: Waste management, Pollution control, International trade, Policy/planning, Institution, Harbour, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX