Public Waters Management Act. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Public water Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Policy/planning Authorization/permit Concession Royalties/fees Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract This Act provides for matters necessary for the conservation, use and management of public waters and thereby seeking the proper protection and rational use of public waters. "Public waters" means seas or seashores and rivers, lakes, ditches, or water surfaces or water streams used for public use, which are state-owned. Public waters shall be managed by the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Any person who intends to perform acts listed in article 5 shall obtain permission on occupancy Full text English Website www.klri.re.kr References - Legislation Repeals Public Waters Management Act. Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1961 (1997) | Repealed Keyword: Marine pollution, Management/conservation, Freshwater resources management, Public water, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Public Waters Management and Reclamation Act. Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2010 Keyword: Public water, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Concession Source: FAO, FAOLEX