These Regulations are formulated in order to strengthen the management of scenic spots, effectively protect and rationally utilize the resources of scenic spots. The Regulations contain 35 Articles divided into 7 Chapters: General Provisions; Establishment; Planning; Protection; Utilization and Administration; Liabilities; Supplementary Provisions. The establishment of scenic spots should be conducive to the protection and rational use of scenic resources. Newly established scenic spots and natural reserves shall not be overlapped. Scenic spots are divided into national-level scenic spots and provincial-level scenic spots. For the establishment of national-level scenic spots, the people's governments at provincial level shall apply and obtain the approval of the State Council. The legal rights and interests of the owners and users of natural resources such as land, forests and houses in scenic spots are protected by law.
中国 · 2006-09-19