Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on River Management

Legal Analysis: These Regulations are applicable to rivers in People's Republic of China (PRC) (including lakes, artificial waterways, flood discharge areas and flood storage and detention areas). The waterway in the river shall also comply with the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Waterway Management and the Regulations of Air China on Waterway Management.

Legal basis: Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) on River Management.

Article 1 In order to strengthen the management of river courses, ensure the safety of flood control and give full play to the comprehensive benefits of rivers and lakes, these Regulations are formulated in accordance with the Water Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 2 These Regulations shall apply to rivers in People's Republic of China (PRC) (including lakes, artificial waterways, flood discharge areas and flood storage and detention areas). The waterway in the river shall also comply with the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Waterway Management and the Regulations of Air China on Waterway Management.

Article 3 The development and utilization of water resources in rivers and lakes and the prevention and control of water disasters should be comprehensively planned, given overall consideration, comprehensively utilized, benefit-oriented, subject to the overall deployment of flood control, and promote the development of various undertakings.