Marine Environment Protection Law of the People's Republic of China.
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| FAOLEX Id:
| LEX-FAOC006512 |
| Countries:
| China |
| Regions:
| ASIA;North Pacific;North-West Pacific;East Asian Seas;Eastern Asia |
| Date of original Text:
| 23/08/1982 |
| Date of Consolidation:
| 25/12/1999 |
| Entry into Force:
| The Law shall enter into force on 1 April 2000. |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC006513 Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the prevention of vessel-induced sea pollution of 1983. 29/12/1983 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC006514 Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the administration of environmental protection in the exploration and development of offshore petroleum of 1983. 29/12/1983 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC012103 Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the prevention of pollution damage to the marine environment by land-sourced pollutants. 22/06/1990 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC070311 Administrative Regulation on the prevention and treatment of the pollution and damage to the marine environment by marine engineering construction projects. 19/09/2006 |
| Type of Text:
| Legislation |
| Abstract:
| This Law is formulated in order to protect the marine environment and resources, prevent pollution damage, maintain ecological balance, safeguard human health and promote the development of marine programmes. The Law applies to the internal seas and territorial seas and all other sea areas under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China. It provides for the establishment, management and protection of special marine reserves, marine sanctuaries and seashore scenic and tourist areas by central and local authorities. State authorities in charge of the implementation of this Law are established in article 5. Measures aimed at the prevention of pollution damage to the marine environment are stated with specific regard to the following: (a) coastal construction projects; (b) offshore oil exploration and exploitation; (c) land-source pollutants; (d) discharge of oils, oil mixtures, wastes and other harmful substances into the sea by vessels; (e) dumping of wastes into the sea. Chapter 9 establishes the legal liabilities in the case of a violation that has caused or is likely to cause pollution damage to the marine environment. |
| Comment:
| This Law was previously adopted at the 24th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Fifth National People's Congress on 23 August 1982 (English translation saved in word). Revised and approved at the 13th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Ninth National People's Congress on 25 December 1999 (Chinese text). |
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