Regulations of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on the management of groundwater resources. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Xinjiang Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Institution Policy/planning Protected area Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 1 August 2002 Abstract The purpose of these is to strengthen the management of groundwater resources, develop, utilize and protect rationally groundwater resources. The Text consists of 26 Articles divided into 5 Chapters: General provisions (I); Development and utilization of groundwater resources (II); Protection of groundwater resources (III); Legal Liabilities (IV); Supplementary Provisions (V). Full text Chinese Website www.yili.gov.cn