Measures of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for implementing the Water Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Ningxia Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water charges Policy/planning Freshwater resources management Authorization/permit Irrigation Institution Right to water Waterworks Hydropower generation Dispute settlement Water rights Human rights Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Basin Yellow River Entry into force notes These Measures entered into force on 1 January 1994. Abstract These Measures are formulated in accordance with the "Water Law of the People's Republic of China ", for the purpose of rational development and utilization and protection of water resources, prevention and control of water hazards, and giving full play to the comprehensive benefits of water resources. The Measures are divided into seven Chapters dealing with: general matters; development and utilization; protection of water, water bodies and water projects; administration of water use; flood prevention and flood fighting; legal liabilities; and supplementary provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.chinaacc.com 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