The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Wetlands Conservation Act and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof. <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005>
| Article 2 (Matters to be included in master plans for wetland conservation) |
| 1. | Analysis of causes of damage to wetlands and restoration of damaged wetlands; |
| 2. | Cooperation among the relevant central administrative agencies and local governments on the conservation of wetlands; |
| 3. | Development of human resources and specialized institutions for the conservation of wetlands; |
| 4. | Education and publicity for the conservation of wetlands; |
| 5. | Financial resources necessary to implement a master plan for wetland conservation under Article 5 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “master plan”) and financing methods; |
| Article 3 (Measures to implement master plans for wetland conservation) |
Upon receipt of a request from the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries to take measures necessary to implement a master plan under Article 5 (5) of the Act, the head of the relevant central administrative agency and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Do Governor, or Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as a "Mayor/Do Governor") shall submit the results of measures to the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries within 6 months from the date of receipt of such request. <Amended on Jul. 24, 2007; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013>
| Article 3-2 (Composition and operation of National Wetland Deliberative Commission) |
| (1) | The chairperson (hereinafter referred to as the "chairperson") of the National Wetlands Deliberative Commission under Article 5-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") shall represent the Commission and exercise general supervision over its business affairs. |
| (2) | If the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to unavoidable reasons, the duties shall be performed by one of the vice chairpersons on behalf of the chairperson, in the order of a public official belonging to the Senior Executive Service in charge of general affairs of wetland policies of the Ministry of Environment and a public official belonging to the Senior Executive Service in charge of general affairs of coastal wetland policies of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Each member of the Commission shall hold office for a term of 3 years and may be appointed consecutively for further terms, and a member filling up a vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the predecessor's term of office. |
| (4) | The Commission shall have 1 executive secretary and 1 clerical staff to handle the business affairs of the Commission. |
| (5) | The director in charge of wetland conservation affairs of the Ministry of Environment shall serve as the executive secretary, and a clerical staff shall be appointed by the chairperson from among Grade V public officials in charge of wetland conservation affairs of the Ministry. |
| (6) | If a commissioned member falls under any of the following categories, the Minister of Environment may dismiss the relevant member: <Newly Inserted on Jul. 6, 2021> |
| 1. | If the member becomes unable to perform the duties due to mental or physical disability; |
| 2. | If the member is found to have committed any misconduct in connection with the duties; |
| 3. | If the member is deemed unfit to serve as a member on the grounds of neglect of duty, loss of dignity, etc.; |
| 4. | if the member voluntarily admits that he or she has difficulties in performing duties. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2007]
| Article 3-3 (Commission meetings) |
| (1) | The chairperson shall convene a meeting and preside over the meeting if at least 5 members make a request or if the chairperson deems it necessary. |
| (2) | If the chairperson intends to convene a meeting, he or she shall notify the members of the Commission of the date and time of the meeting and the agenda items for deliberation at least 7 days prior to the holding of the meeting; provided, in cases of urgency, such notice may be given 3 days prior to the holding of the meeting. |
| (3) | A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and any resolution thereof shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present. |
| (4) | Where the chairperson deems it necessary for the performance of the duties, he or she may require the relevant experts to attend and speak at a Commission meeting or may request the heads of the relevant institutions or organizations to submit materials. |
| (5) | The executive secretary of the Commission shall prepare minutes of each meeting and report the minutes at its next meeting following the relevant meeting. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2007]
| Article 3-4 (Allowances and travel expenses) |
Allowances and travel expenses may be paid or reimbursed to the members of the Commission, the relevant experts, etc. within the budget; provided, this shall not apply if a member who is a public official attends a meeting of the Commission in direct connection with his or her duties.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2007]
| Article 3-5 (Utilization of results of deliberation by Commission) |
| (1) | The Commission shall notify the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors of the results of deliberation. |
| (2) | the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors shall endeavor to reflect the results of deliberation by the Commission in wetland policies and budgets within their jurisdictions. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2007]
| Article 3-6 (Operating rules) |
Except as provided in this Decree, matters necessary for the composition and operation of the Commission shall be determined by the chairperson after resolution by the Commission.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2007]
| Article 4 Deleted. <Sep. 30, 2005> |
| Article 5 (Public hearings for designation of wetland protection areas) |
| (1) | The Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may request a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (the head of a Gu means the head of an autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same shall apply) to hold a public hearing, if necessary to seek opinions of local residents under Article 8 (3) of the Act. <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | If necessary to seek opinions of local residents under Article 8 (4) of the Act, a Mayor/Do Governor may request the head of a Si/Gun/Gu to hold a public hearing. <Newly Inserted on Sep. 30, 2005> |
| Article 5-2 (Support for accredited wetland cities under Convention) |
The Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor may provide the following support to accredited wetland cities, etc. under the Convention under the former part of Article 9-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "accredited wetland cities, etc. under the Convention") and wetlands included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance: | 1. | Support for accreditation, such as consulting on accreditation of accredited wetland cities, etc. under Convention; |
| 2. | Support for management of data on registration of wetlands included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance by a Special Self-Governing City, Si (including an administrative Si; hereinafter the same shall apply), Gun, or Gu (referring to an autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same shall apply) with such wetlands; |
| 3. | Support for the establishment of a cooperative system by a Special Self-Governing City or Si/Gun/Gu with wetlands included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance, or accredited wetland cities, etc. under the Convention; |
| 4. | Support for publicity by a Special Self-Governing City or Si/Gun/Gu with wetlands included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance, or accredited wetland cities, etc. under the Convention. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 6, 2021]
| Article 6 (Grounds for revocation of designation of wetland protection areas) |
“Unavoidable for the public interest or military purpose prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 10 (1) of the Act means any of the following: <Amended on Jul. 24, 2007> | 1. | Where it is unavoidable to implement a large-scale national project that has a significant impact on the national economy, such as a construction project for maritime routes, or to develop physical resources; |
| 2. | Unavoidable to prevent damage to human life and property, such as flood prevention, etc.; |
| 3. | Deemed unavoidable by the Minister of National Defense for military operations, the installation and protection of military installations, or the protection of military secrets. |
| Article 7 (Methods of formulating conservation plans) |
| (1) | If the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries intends to formulate a conservation plan for wetland protection areas, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "conservation plan") pursuant to Article 11 of the Act, the Minister may request a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu to submit his or her opinion on the conservation plan. <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | If a Mayor/Do Governor intends to formulate a conservation plan pursuant to Article 11 of the Act, the Mayor/Do Governor may request the head of a Si/Gun/Gu to submit his or her opinion on the conservation plan. <Newly Inserted on Sep. 30, 2005> |
| (3) | When the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor formulates a conservation plan, he or she shall notify the head of the relevant central administrative agency, a Mayor/Do Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu thereof. The same shall also apply where he or she modifies the conservation plan. <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 8 (Matters to be included in conservation plans) |
Matters regarding the conservation, utilization, and management of wetlands specified in Article 11 (2) 3 of the Act shall the following: | 1. | Projects to improve the quality of life of the relevant local residents; |
| 2. | Maintenance of biodiversity; |
| 3. | Wetland restoration projects and other projects for wetland conservation. |
| Article 9 (Facilities for wetland conservation and utilization) |
"Other facilities for wetland conservation, which are prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 12 (1) 4 of the Act means any of the following facilities: <Amended on Jul. 24, 2007> | 1. | Facilities to prevent wetland pollution; |
| 2. | Facilities to observe wetland ecosystem. |
| Article 10 (Use of facilities for wetland conservation and utilization) |
A person who has installed facilities for wetland conservation and utilization pursuant to Article 12 (1) of the Act shall appoint a manager for the use, operation, and management of such facilities. <Amended on Jul. 24, 2007>
| Article 10-2 (Exceptions to restrictions on acts) |
“Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree within the minimum extent necessary for military purposes” in the proviso of Article 13 (1) of the Act means any of the following cases: | 1. | Where operations or search and reconnaissance (including ambush operations) are conducted; |
| 2. | Where search path is built; |
| 3. | Where reeds are removed for observation and visibility. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2007]
| Article 11 (Acts requiring approval or consultation) |
| (1) | Acts requiring approval or consultation under Article 13 (3) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Aug. 4, 2006; Apr. 3, 2008; Oct. 14, 2010; Jul. 6, 2021; Jun. 27, 2023> |
| (2) | A person who intends to conduct an act specified in paragraph (1) shall file an application with the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor, along with the documents prescribed by Joint Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (hereinafter referred to as "Joint Ordinance"). <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 11-2 (Application for approval for exclusion from application of restrictions on acts) |
| (1) | A person who intends to obtain approval or consult in order not to be subject to the application of Article 13 (1) and (2) of the Act pursuant to paragraph (5) of that Article shall file an application with the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor, along with the documents prescribed by Joint Ordinance. <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | Upon receipt of an application for approval or consultation under paragraph (1), the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor shall grant approval or have consultation for such application if the relevant act falls under any category specified in the subparagraphs of Article 13 (5) of the Act and is unlikely to significantly undermine the functions of wetlands. <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | “Where it is ... prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 13 (5) 3 of Act means any of the following cases: <Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2007; Jul. 6, 2021> |
| 1. | Where it is unavoidable to implement a large-scale national project that has a significant impact on the national economy, such as a construction project for maritime routes, or to develop physical resources; |
| 2. | Where it is unavoidable to prevent damage to human life and property, such as flood prevention, etc.; |
| 3. | Where the head of the relevant central administrative agency or the head of a local government requests the installation of any of the following facilities, which is deemed impossible to be installed other than the relevant area: |
| (a) | Military installations; |
| (c) | Submarine transmission line. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 25, 2003]
| Article 11-3 (Period for reinstatement) |
The period for reinstatement under Article 14 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 1. [This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 14, 2014]
| Article 12 (Exceptions to access restrictions) |
“Acts ... prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 15 (1) 5 of the Act means any of the following acts: <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Aug. 4, 2006; Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 31, 2012; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 6, 2021; May 7, 2024> | 1. | Academic surveys and research recognized by the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor; |
| 2. | Acts for the conservation and restoration of ecosystems recognized by the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor; |
| 6. | Other acts publicly notified by the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor as deemed necessary for the public interest to conserve wetlands. |
| Article 13 (Exceptions to prohibited acts in wetland protection areas and wetland improvement areas) |
“Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree, substantially necessary for the public interest or military purposes” in Article 16 (1) of the Act means any case specified in the subparagraphs of Article 6, where a person who formulates a master plan for reclamation under Article 22 of the Public Waters Management and Reclamation Act or a person who intends to grant a license to reclaim public waters under Article 28 of that Act or permission to extract aggregate under Article 22 of the Aggregate Extraction Act has consulted with the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Jun. 25, 2003; Sep. 30, 2005; Jul. 24, 2007; Feb. 29, 2008; Oct. 14, 2010; Mar. 23, 2013>
| Article 14 (Scale of projects for preservation of wetlands) |
“Ratio prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 17 (1) of the Act means 1/4.
| Article 15 (Monetary awards) |
| (1) | The relevant administrative agency or investigative agency in receipt of a report or accusation of an act in violation of Article 13 (1) or (2) of the Act pursuant to Article 19 of the Act shall notify the outline of the case to the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor. <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | Upon receipt of notification under paragraph (1), the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor may grant a monetary award within the budget within 2 months from the date a final and conclusive judgment on the relevant case is rendered. <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | A monetary award under paragraph (2) shall not exceed 10/100 of the amount of a fine sentenced for the relevant case (if imprisonment with labor is sentenced, referring to the upper limit of a fine prescribed in the applicable penalty provisions). |
| Article 16 (Claims for compensation for loss) |
| (1) | A person who intends to claim compensation for loss pursuant to Article 20 (2) of the Act shall submit a written claim for compensation for loss stating the following information to the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor, along with evidentiary documents regarding the loss: <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 30, 2015> |
| 1. | The name, address, and date of birth of the claimant; |
| 2. | The time and place of loss; |
| 3. | The details of the loss; |
| 4. | The amount and itemized statement of the loss and the method of assessing it. |
| (2) | Upon receipt of a claim for compensation for loss under paragraph (1), the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor shall notify the claimant of the following information: <Amended on Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | The period and methods for consultation; |
| 2. | The time, method, and procedures of compensation. |
| Article 17 (Application for adjudication on compensation for loss) |
A person who intends to file an application for adjudication with a Land Tribunal pursuant to Article 20 (4) of the Act shall submit a written application for adjudication stating the following to the competent Land Tribunal: | 1. | The name and address of the party; |
| 2. | The time and place of loss; |
| 3. | The details of the loss; |
| 4. | The amount and itemized statement of the loss; |
| 5. | The details of negotiation. |
| Article 17-2 (Procedures for purchase of land) |
| (1) | A person who intends to sell land, etc. pursuant to Article 20-2 (1) of the Act shall submit the following documents (including electronic documents) to the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries; in such cases, the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall verify a certified copy of the register of land, etc. through administrative data matching under Article 36 (1) of the Electronic Government Act: <Amended on Mar. 17, 2004; Sep. 30, 2005; Feb. 29, 2008; May 4, 2010; Nov. 2, 2010; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | A document stating the name (if the owner is a corporation, its name and the name of its representative), address, etc. of the owner of the land, etc. to be sold; |
| 2. | The lot number, land category, area, utilization status, and current status of establishment of rights of the land, etc. to be sold, and documents evidencing that the relevant person is the owner of the land, etc. (only applicable to where it is impossible to verify the owner of the land, etc. by a certified copy of the register of land, etc.); |
| 3. | Documents stating the details of structures, etc. on the land to be sold. |
| (2) | Upon receipt of a request for purchase of land, etc. under paragraph (1), the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall determine whether to purchase the land, etc. within the budget for the relevant year. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | When the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries determines whether to purchase land, etc. pursuant to paragraph (2), the Minister shall notify such determination to the owner of the relevant land, etc. In such cases, when the purchase of land, etc., is determined, the purchase price calculated pursuant to Article 20-2 (3) of the Act shall also be notified. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 25, 2003]
| Article 18 (Delegation of authority and entrustment of business affairs) |
| (1) | The Minister of Environment shall delegate the following authority related to inland wetlands to the head of a river basin environmental office or the head of a regional environmental office (hereinafter referred to as the "head of an environmental local government office") pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act: <Amended on Jul. 24, 2007> |
| 1. | Formulation and implementation of conservation plans for wetland protection areas, etc. under Article 11 of the Act; |
| 2. | Installation of facilities for wetland conservation and utilization under Article 12 (1) of the Act; |
| 3. | Approval for installation of facilities for wetland conservation and utilization under Article 12 (2) of the Act; |
| 4. | Approval or consultation under Article 13 (3) or (5) of the Act; |
| 5. | Orders to suspend acts in wetland protected areas, to reinstate such areas to the original state, and to take measures corresponding thereto under Article 14 of the Act; |
| 6. | Restrictions on or prohibition of access, revocation of such restrictions or prohibition, and public notice thereof under Article 15 of the Act; |
| 7. | Collection of user fees under Article 18-2 (1) and (2) of the Act; |
| 8. | Granting of monetary awards under Article 19 of the Act; |
| 9. | Commissioning and management of honorary wetland ecosystem guides under Article 22-3 of the Act; |
| 10. | Imposition and collection of administrative fines under Article 27 (1) 1 of the Act; |
| 11. | Consultation on exceptions to prohibited acts in wetland protection areas and wetland improvement areas under Article 13. |
| (2) | The Minister of Environment shall delegate the following authority related to inland wetlands to the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (in the case of subparagraph 2, if the land, etc. extend over at least two Sis/Guns/autonomous Gus, referring to the head of a Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over an area to which the largest part of the land, etc. belongs) pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act: <Amended on Jul. 6, 2021> |
| 1. | Authority to collect user fees under Article 18-2 (1) and (2) of the Act; |
| 2. | Authority to purchase land, etc. under Article 20-2 of the Act. |
| (3) | The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall delegate the following authority related to coastal wetlands to the administrators of regional offices of oceans and fisheries pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act: <Amended on Jul. 24, 2007; Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013; Jan. 6, 2015> |
| 1. | Formulation and implementation of conservation plans for wetland protection areas, etc. under Article 11 of the Act; |
| 2. | Installation of facilities for wetland conservation and utilization under Article 12 (1) of the Act; |
| 3. | Commissioning and management of honorary wetland ecosystem guides under Article 22-3 of the Act. |
| (4) | The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall delegate the following authority related to coastal wetlands to the head of a Si/Gun/Gu pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act; in such cases, the authority specified in subparagraph 5 with respect to land, etc. extending over at least two Sis/Guns/autonomous Gus to the head of a Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over an area where the largest portion of such land, etc. belongs: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 29, 2019> |
| 1. | Orders to suspend acts in wetland protected areas, to reinstate such areas to the original state, and to take measures corresponding thereto under Article 14 of the Act; |
| 2. | Restrictions on or prohibition of access, revocation of such restrictions or prohibition, and public notice thereof under Article 15 of the Act; |
| 3. | Collection of user fees under Article 18-2 (1) and (2) of the Act; |
| 4. | Granting of monetary awards under Article 19 of the Act; |
| 5. | Authority to purchase land, etc. under Article 20-2 of the Act; |
| 6. | Imposition and collection of administrative fines under Article 27 (1) 1 of the Act. |
| (5) | Pursuant to Article 21 (2) of the Act, the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall entrust the following business affairs to the National Institute of Ecology established under the Act on the Establishment and Operation of the National Institute of Ecology (hereinafter referred to as the "National Institute of Ecology") and the Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation established under Article 96 of the Marine Environment Management Act, respectively: <Newly Inserted on Oct. 29, 2019; Jul. 6, 2021> |
| 1. | Basic investigation, in-depth investigation, and supplementary investigation under Article 4 of the Act; |
| 2. | Business affairs regarding joint research, data exchange, etc. with other parties to the Convention under Article 9 (3) of the Act; |
| 3. | Business affairs regarding the monitoring of ecological changes in the wetlands and the conservation of ecosystems under Article 17 (2) of the Act. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 25, 2003]
[Title Amended on Oct. 29, 2019]
The head of an environmental local government office, the administrator of a regional office of oceans and fisheries, the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, and the National Institute of Ecology shall report the results of handling the business affairs delegated or entrusted pursuant to Article 18 to the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries who delegated or entrusted such affairs by January 31 of the following year. [This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 29, 2019]
| Article 19-2 (Commissioning of honorary wetland ecosystem guides) |
| (1) | When the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or the head of a local government intends to commission an honorary wetland ecosystem guide pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act, he or she shall appoint a person who has completed the prescribed education recognized by the Minister of Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, from among any of the following applicants, as an honorary wetland ecosystem guide: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | A person who has work experience in research or administrative affairs related to wetland conservation or who has at least 2 years’ work experience in an organization related to wetland conservation; |
| 2. | A person with extensive knowledge of and experience in the field of wetlands or natural environment. |
| (2) | The period of commission of honorary wetland ecosystem guides under Article 22-3 of the Act shall be two years. |
| (3) | The scope of activities of honorary wetland ecology guides shall be as follows: <Amended on Jul. 24, 2007> |
| 1. | Publicity and guidance for wetland conservation; |
| 2. | Guidance on the acts damaging the natural environment and reporting thereon to the relevant agencies; |
| 3. | Suggestions on the conservation of wetland protection areas, etc. and the operation of facilities for wetland conservation and utilization; |
| 4. | Guidance on eco-tourism in wetland protection areas, etc. |
| (4) | The Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or the head of a local government may support the activities of honorary wetland ecosystem guides within the budget. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 25, 2003]
| Article 19-3 (Management of personally identifiable information) |
The Minister of Environment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor (if the relevant authority or business affairs are delegated or entrusted, including a person to whom such authority or affairs are delegated or entrusted, respectively) may manage data containing resident registration numbers or resident card numbers under subparagraph 1 or 4 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, if it is inevitable for performing the following affairs: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 29, 2019> | 1. | Commissioning of wetland investigators under Article 6 of the Act; |
| 2. | Approval and consultation under Article 13 (3) and (5) of the Act; |
| 3. | Compensation for loss under Article 20 (1) through (3) of the Act; |
| 6. | Issuance of identification verifying the authority of public officials to conduct investigations under Article 22 of the Act; |
| 7. | Commissioning of honorary wetland ecosystem guides and issuance of certificates under Article 22-3 of the Act. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 6, 2012]
| Article 20 (Criteria for imposition of administrative fines) |
Criteria for the imposition of administrative fines under Article 27 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 2. <Amended on Jan. 14, 2014> [This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 29, 2011]
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 16528, Aug. 7, 1999>
This Decree shall enter into force on August 9, 1999.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 17698, Aug. 8, 2002>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 18017, Jun. 25, 2003>
This Decree shall enter into force on June 27, 2003.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 18312, Mar. 17, 2004>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 19072, Sep. 30, 2005>
This Decree shall enter into force on October 1, 2005.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 19639, Aug. 4, 2006>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on August 5, 2006.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 20188, Jul. 24, 2007>
This Decree shall enter into force on July 27, 2007.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 20722, Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation; provided, the amendments to Presidential Decrees to be amended pursuant to Article 6 of the Addenda, which have been promulgated before this Decree enters into force but the enforcement dates of which have yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the enforcement date of the relevant Presidential Decree.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 20763, Apr. 3, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on April 7, 2008.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22151, May 4, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 5, 2010.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22449, Oct. 14, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on October 16, 2010.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 22467, Nov. 2, 2010>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22738, Mar. 29, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional measures regarding administrative fines)
| (1) | Notwithstanding the amended provisions of the attached Table, the previous provisions shall govern the application of the criteria for the imposition of administrative fines for violations committed before this Decree enters into force. |
| (2) | The imposition of administrative fines for violations committed before this Decree enters into force shall be included in the calculation of the number of violations under the amended provisions of the attached Table. |
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 23488, Jan. 6, 2012>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 24001, Jul. 31, 2012>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 24451, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 25081, Jan. 14, 2014>
This Decree shall enter into force on January 17, 2014.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25985, Jan. 6, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 26774, Dec. 30, 2015>
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 30172, Oct. 29, 2019>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 31873, Jul. 6, 2021>
This Decree shall enter into force on July 6, 2011.
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Article 1 (Enforcement date)
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Article 1 (Enforcement date)
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