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