This Law aims at the environmental protection of transboundary lakes and development of ecosystems. The Law is composed of 26 articles, divided into the following Chapters: (I) General provisions; (II) Protection of transboundary lakes; (III) Use and exploitation; (IV) Environmental permit; (V) Monitoring and management; (VI) Controlling; (VII) Sanctions. Lake administrations shall be set up for the management and protection of transboundary lakes, as provided in article 8. Article 14 lists out