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Law on water transport.

Country/Territory
Mongolia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Navigation Authorization/permit Equipment Registration Transport/storage Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 July 2017.
Abstract

The scope of this Law shall be to regulate relations pertaining to the transport of passengers, freight and floating craft, and also the use of water transport equipment. Waterway shall be intended natural or artificial waterbodies destined with luminescent and other signs and symbols destined for safe navigation of floating crafts. Operation of floating crafts and navigation thereof shall be subject to mandatory licensing. Navigation of floating crafts and water traffic must be registered by the competent authority. Rules for safe transport of passengers and freight and preventing risks for human life and health, and risks for environment must be approved by the governmental agency in charge of water transport. This Law consists of VII Chapters divided into 19 Articles. Chapter I lays down general provisions. Chapter II establishes powers of state bodies in the field of water transport. Chapter III regards licensing and registration of floating crafts. Chapter IV regards provision of water transport services. Chapter V regards technical monitoring and insurance of public water transport means. Chapter VI regards control of water transport. Chapter VII contains miscellaneous provisions.

Full text
Mongolian
Website
www.legalinfo.mn