Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 The Law is developed for the purposes of protecting and improving environment, preventing and controlling pollution and other public nuisances, safeguarding public health, promoting ecological civilization, and enhancing sustainable economic and social development.
Article 2 For the purposes of the Law, “environment” means the entirety of all natural elements and artificially transformed natural elements that affect the survival and development of human beings, including but not 1imited to air, water, seas, land, minerals, forests, grasslands, wetland, wildlife, natural and cultural relics, nature reserves, scenic spots, historical sites, urban and rural areas, etc.
Article 3 The Law shall apply to the territory of the People's Republic of China, and other sea areas under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China.
Article 4 Environmental protection is a fundamental national policy of the State.
The State shall adopt economic and technological policies and measures conducive to economically and cyclically utilizing resources, protecting and improving environment and enhancing the harmony between mankind and nature to coordinate economic and social development with environmental protection.
Article 5 Environmental protection shall adhere to the principles of giving priority to protection, focusing on prevention, conducting comprehensive treatment, engaging the general public, and enforcing accountability for damage.
Article 6 All entities and individuals shall have the obligation to protect environment.
The local people's governments at all levels shall be responsible for the environmental quality within their respective administrative regions.
Enterprises, public institutions, and other production operators shal1 prevent and reduce environmental pollution and ecological disruption, and assume liabilities for damage caused by them.
Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Supervision and Administration
Chapter III Environmental Protection and Improvement
Chapter IV Prevention and Control of Pollution and other Public Nuisance
Chapter V Information Disclosure and Public Engagement
Chapter VI Legal Liabilities
Chapter VII Supplementary Provisions
