Regulation of Shanghai Municipality on water supply administration. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Shanghai Document type Regulation Date 1996 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water supply Surface water Groundwater Authorization/permit Policy/planning Water charges Waterworks Freshwater resources management Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 1 October 1996. Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to strengthen the administration on water supply, protect the legitimate rights and interests of water suppliers and water users, secure the water supply for everyday life, production activities and other needs, and help develop water supply capacity. The text consists of 49 Articles divided into 7 Chapters: General provisions; Water source administration; Construction of water supply projects; Protection of water supply facilities; Administration of water supply and water use; Legal liabilities; and Supplementary provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.shanghailaw.gov.cn