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Marine Environment Protection Law of the People's Republic of China (2017).

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Basic legislation Maritime zone Coastal zone management Environmental planning Hazardous waste Liability/compensation Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Law is to protect and improve the marine environment, protect marine resources, prevent pollution damage, ensure ecological safety and public health, safeguard national marine rights and interests, promote sustainable economic and social development, and achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. The Law consists of 120 Articles divided into ten Chapters: General Provisions (I); Marine Environmental Supervision and Management (II); Marine Ecological Protection (III); Prevention and Control of Pollution Damage to the Marine Environment Caused by Land-based Pollutants (IV); Prevention and Control of Pollution Damage to the Marine Environment Caused by Construction Projects (V); Prevention and Control of Pollution Damage to the Marine Environment Caused by Dumping of Wastes (VI); Prevention and Control of Pollution Damage to the Marine Environment Caused by Vessels and Their Related Operations (VII); Legal Liabilities (VIII); Supplementary Provisions (IX).

Full text
Chinese
Website
www.npc.gov.cn

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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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Legislation | China | 2004

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | China | 2012

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | China | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Territorial sea, Maritime zone, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Environmental planning, Hazardous waste, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | China | 2007

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | China | 2002

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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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