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Measures of Shanghai Municipality for implementing the Water Law of People's Republic of China.

Country/Territory
China
Territorial subdivision
Shanghai
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Groundwater Surface water Policy/planning Authorization/permit Flood Waterworks Dispute settlement Water charges 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 entered into force on 1 February 1993.
Abstract

The purpose of these Measures is to provide for rational development, utilization and protection of water resources, prevention and control of water disasters, fully deriving the comprehensive benefits of water resources in Shanghai Municipality. The text consists of 49 Articles divided into 6 Chapters: General provisions; Development and utilization of water resources; Protection of water, water bodies and water projects; Flood prevention and flood fighting; Legal liabilities; and Supplementary provisions.

Full text
Chinese
Website
www.shanghailaw.gov.cn

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Law of the People's Republic of China.

Legislation | China | 2002 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water charges, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Priorities, Navigation, Research, Irrigation, Institution, Waterworks, Hydropower generation, Flood, Dispute settlement, Data collection/reporting, Water rights, Protected area, Groundwater, Surface water, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX