Irrigation Act Article 13

Within farmland water conservancy facilities areas, no one shall, without the authorization of the Competent Authority, construct irrigation channels (ditches), box culverts, drainage pipelines, or other structures connected to farmland water conservancy facilities (hereinafter referred to as “unauthorized structures”).For public drainage systems facilities that were established before the coming into effect of this Act, they may continue to be used as before, and the previous Paragraph does not apply to them. However, in cases of improvement, restoration, or demolition of such facilities, there must still be an application for authorization as mentioned in the preceding Paragraph.For unauthorized structures built in farmland water conservancy facilities areas before the coming into effect of this Act, the Competent Authority reserves the power to prohibit their use, mandate closure, or instruct the builder to facilitate their demolition. In cases where there are concerns regarding the potential risks such structures may pose to human health, to agricultural industries, or to biosafety, the Competent Authority may immediately demolish them or take other necessary measures.Regulations governing applications as mentioned in Paragraph 1 of this Article, their application procedures, documents that shall be attached, conditions for authorization, withdrawal of authorization, and other relevant matters shall be stipulated by the Competent Authority.