Regulations on land use with coastal water surface
Mr. Nguyen Van Hoang in Hoang Mai town asked: How is the use of coastal land with water surface regulated in the 2024 Land Law?
Reply:
Article 189Land Law 2024 stipulates on landland with coastal wateras follows:
1. Coastal land with water surface is allocated or leased by the State to economic organizations, individuals, people of Vietnamese origin residing abroad, and economic organizations with foreign investment capital for use for purposes prescribed by this Law.
2. The use of land with coastal water surface is subject to the following provisions:
a) In accordance with the land use planning and plans approved by competent authorities;
b) Protecting land and increasing coastal land deposition;
c) Protecting ecosystems, environment and landscape;
d) Not hindering the protection of national security and maritime traffic;
d) Protect water quality in coastal areas; do not cause salinization of underground aquifers.
3. The allocation and lease of land with coastal water surface for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes without sea encroachment activities must comply with the land use regime as prescribed in this Law, the provisions of the Law of the Sea of Vietnam, the Law on Marine and Island Resources and Environment and other relevant laws.