Flood Control Law

Flood Control Law of the People’s Republic of China
中华人民共和国防洪法

[Current Text: Chinese only]

(adopted Aug. 29, 1997, effective Jan. 1, 1998; amended and effective Aug. 27, 2009; amended and effective Apr. 24, 2015; amended and effective July 2, 2016)

  • Status: Revision planned
  • Legislative Body (Vote): NPCSC (TBD)
  • Principal Drafter: Ministry of Water Resources
  • Designated Submitter: State Council
  • Legislative Plans
    • Five-year: 14th NPCSC Category II
    • Annual: 2026 (backup)
  • Legislative History & Text
  • Legislative Records
    • Explanation (pending)
    • Report on Status of Revision (pending)
    • Report on Results of Deliberation (pending)
    • Report on Suggestions for Revision (pending)
    • Presidential Order (pending)

Last updated: May 11, 2026, 20:25 EDT