Regulations of Heilongjiang Province on implementation of the Water Law of the People's Republicof China. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Heilongjiang Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Surface water Public water Protected area Policy/planning Institution Inspection Liability/compensation Groundwater Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Basin/catchment/watershed Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2014. Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to protect the sustainable use of water resources, build a water-saving society, and meet the need of economic and social development. The text consists of 43 Articles divided into 6 Chapters: General provisions (I); Management and utilization of water resources II); Protection of water resources, waters and water works (III); Conservation and utilization of water resources (IV); Reasonable utilization (V); Legal liabilities (V); and Supplementary provisions ( Full text Chinese Website www.chinaneast.gov.cn