Law on the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution.

Country/Territory: China
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2000
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Air & atmosphere
Keyword: Air quality/air pollution Emissions Liability/compensation Environmental standards Basic legislation
Geographical area: Asia, Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes: This Law enters into force on 1 September 2000.

Abstract: This Law provides for the prevention and control of air pollution and for the protection and improvement of the living and ecological environment. The Law consists of 66 articles divided into 7 Chapters: General provisions (I); Supervision and management of the prevention and control of air pollution (II); Prevention and control of air pollution caused by coal combustion (III); Prevention and control of pollution caused by emission from motorized vehicles and vessels (IV); Prevention and control
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