Law no. 34/SNP of 2022 on waterways. País/Territorio Lao, Rep. Dem. Popular Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2022 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca, Cultivos, Mar, Agua, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Embarcación de pesca Transporte/depósito Puerto Sustancias peligrosas Aguas continentales Relaciones internacionales/cooperación Navegación Protección del medio ambiente Salud pública Participación público privada (PPP) Radiación Turismo Responsabilidad/indemnización Aguas subterráneas Zona protegida Aguas superficiales Drenaje/bonificación Manejo de recursos hídricos Conservación del ecosistema Sanidad animal Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados, Asia Sudoriental Entry into force notes March 30, 2023. Resumen This Law, consisting of 143 articles, sets out principles and measures for the management, monitoring and inspection of waterways, in respect of the principles of efficiency, effectiveness, modernity, sustainability and the protection of environment. The Law defines the following relevant terms: vessels, boats and water vehicles made of wood and metal; ships; dangerous goods, including radioactive materials and chemicals harmful to health, human life and animals; river infrastructures; water accidents, including those causing damages during navigation and affecting human life, property, environment, ecosystem, economy. According to the Law, the government encourages investment in tourism in form of joint investment between the public and private sectors. Texto completo Laosiano Página web laoofficialgazette.gov.la