Measures of the Tibet autonomous region for implementing the Water and Soil Conservation Law of the People’s Republic of China. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Tibet Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil rehabilitation Disasters Flood Policy/planning Inspection Liability/compensation EIA Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Water conservation zone Water shortage/drought Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 1 October 2013. Abstract The purpose of these Measures is to prevent and control water and soil loss, protect and rationally utilize water and soil resources, reduce floods, droughts, wind and sand disasters, improve the ecological environment, build ecological security barrier, and ensure the sustainable development of economy and society. The Text consists of 54 Articles divided into 7 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Planning (II); Prevention (III); Control (IV); Monitoring and Supervision (IV); Legal Liabilities (V Full text Chinese Website www.law-lib.com References - Legislation Implements Water and Soil Conservation Law of the People’s Republic of China. Legislation | China | 2010 Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil rehabilitation, Disasters, Flood, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Water conservation zone, Water shortage/drought Source: FAO, FAOLEX