PRC Tort Liability Law

中华人民共和国侵权责任法

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China's first tort liability law.

Clp Reference: 1420/09.12.26 Promulgated: 2009-12-26 Effective: 2010-07-01

Promulgated: December 26 2009
Effective: July 1 2010

Main contents: The Law covers:
- constitution of, and means of bearing, liability;
- exculpatory and mitigating circumstances;
- special provisions on liable subjects;
- product liability;
- liability arising from motor vehicle traffic accidents;
- liability for injury resulting from medical treatment;
- liability for pollution of the environment;
- liability arising from high risk circumstances;
- liability for injury caused by a kept animal; and
- liability for injury caused by things.

clp reference:1420/09.12.26prc reference:中华人民共和国主席令 (十一届第21号)promulgated:2009-12-26effective:2010-07-01

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