Measures of Hainan Province for implementing the Law of the People's Republic China on the Administration of the Use of Sea Areas. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Hainan Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Maritime zone Territorial sea Policy/planning Enforcement/compliance Institution Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Measures enter into force on 1 August 2008. Abstract These Measures, consisting of 34 Articles, are formulated in accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of the Use of Sea Areas, aiming at strengthening the administration of the use of sea areas, safeguarding State ownership of the sea areas and the legitimate rights and interests of the sea area users, promoting rational development and sustainable utilization of the sea areas. Full text Chinese Website www.soa.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Law of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of the Use of Sea Areas. Legislation | China | 2001 Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Policy/planning, Institution, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX