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State Council regulations are put into effect
Source: Xinhua |
00:00 UTC+8 January 3, 2009
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CHINA began new administrative policies on New Year's Day, including regulations on car fuel levy and road policing.
In a circular last month, the State Council said the government decided to levy a fixed sales tax of 0.8 yuan (12 US cents) a liter on motor vehicle fuel, which offsets previous annual payments for road maintenance from January 1.
The money would be for road and water routes maintenance, the government said.
Also now in effect is revised guidance for traffic police, which asks them to be lenient to drivers who slightly violate traffic rules and cause little damage.
The government is also requiring the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to publicize certain information on administrative procedures, punishment verdicts, state-approved insurance terms and premium rates, according to a new rule on the release of government information.
A lawyer registration regulation allows Taiwan lawyers to practise on the Chinese mainland if they pass certificate tests for lawyers on China mainland and meet other requirements.
A law promoting recycling economy prohibits local governments from dismantling buildings that meet the standards for urban planning and construction except for immediate needs of public interest.
It also requires government departments to take a lead in using energy and water-saving products and those conducive to environmental protection.
In a circular last month, the State Council said the government decided to levy a fixed sales tax of 0.8 yuan (12 US cents) a liter on motor vehicle fuel, which offsets previous annual payments for road maintenance from January 1.
The money would be for road and water routes maintenance, the government said.
Also now in effect is revised guidance for traffic police, which asks them to be lenient to drivers who slightly violate traffic rules and cause little damage.
The government is also requiring the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to publicize certain information on administrative procedures, punishment verdicts, state-approved insurance terms and premium rates, according to a new rule on the release of government information.
A lawyer registration regulation allows Taiwan lawyers to practise on the Chinese mainland if they pass certificate tests for lawyers on China mainland and meet other requirements.
A law promoting recycling economy prohibits local governments from dismantling buildings that meet the standards for urban planning and construction except for immediate needs of public interest.
It also requires government departments to take a lead in using energy and water-saving products and those conducive to environmental protection.
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