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Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Freshwater pollution Groundwater Policy/planning Pollution control Water quality standards Waste disposal Effluent waste water/discharge Industrial water use Water conservation zone
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 June 2008.
Abstract

The Law is divided into eight Chapters: General provisions (I); Standards and planning for the prevention and control of water pollution (II); Supervision and administration of the prevention and control of water pollution (III); Measures for the prevention and control of water pollution (IV); Protection of drinkable water sources and other special waters (V); Management of water pollution accidents (VI); Legal liability (VII); Supplementary provisions (VIII).

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www.lawinfochina.com

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX