Decree No. 70/ND-CP stipulating the sanctioning of administrative violations in the aquatic resource domain

OFFICIAL GAZETTE No. 69 {01-7-2003} No. 70 {01-7-2003) DECREE No. 70/2003/ND-CP OF JUN'E ':17; 2003 STIPULATING THE SANGTlONING OF ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATIONS IN THE AQUATIC RESOURCE DOMAIN THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the December 25, 2001 Law on Organization of the Government; Pursuant to the April 25, 1989 Ordinance on Aquatic Resources Protection and Development; Pursuant to fhe July 2, 2002 Ordinance on Handling of Administrative Violations; At the p,oposal of the Aquatic Resources Minister, DECREES: Chapter I ·. GENERAL PROVISIONS ArtJc(~) ~- Reg:ulattoh §o.qpe 1. Thi~· Decree'. prescribes :·~cts of administrative violation in· the aqUatic,:'resource· domain, the sartrjtloning forms, !ev~-'iii:\c¢M,p¢tence and ;RrQt~d~rcs (lS well ~c mei;it§Ut~tflo qy!itrcome the CQ!JS,quenge·s. . ,.·.<·-:: \\::,.•. · .. <: ··; -1<'.-- .: , ,:. < ..... : : .. ... : ~- ·-: ,;. ·-.; ;-.. ·.· ,, \ .· :· ·•.· / . 2: fl,.dtj"iinistrative V'tala.tion~r \qe,~qli!i'ti¢ r.ewurce d9main,a're acts, of violating -Jti~:/~9.llJE!t{\Bf'lf?A,~ State .. ···management in the aquaticiesQUrceidqfoij)n; W!Jich . . . . . . .>:\y resource domain, pr~scr{b"~tin th i:s:Deore;,/include: . .. ·. . . . . .. . .. :·. . .. .:: , , . . .(" ~-- :. . . et6~dt~;~ttfpn -,of ,res~!~tjp'ns,'§n)'atj~~t(c resource .-·.b)-Viqlation of}egulations·Qp aquatic resource exploitaUon and tishiryg .sl:\ip\ n,~na!;jement; · c) Violation of regulations on'aquacutture~ ',!id); VtolatiOn 9f regu!atic,ri·; on aquatic-product .- . '. : ~, ~ ' ; :, ,,. . ... .. . . . .. proce,ssjng; ',, e) Violation of regula\il:Yns on aquatic resource service business lines and aquatic goods labels. Article 2.- Subjects to be sanctioned 1. Vietnamese organizations and individuals as we\\ as foreign organizations and individuals, that commit acts of administrative violation in the aquatic resource domain, shall all be sanctioned under the provisions of this Decree, except otheiwise provided for by re!evant international treaties which Vietnam No. 69 (01-7-2003) No. 70 (01-7-2003) OFFICIAL GAZE'fTE has signed or acceded to. Particularly the sanction against forelgn people and means committing acts of encroaching upon Vietnam's sea areas for research, oquatic product exploration and exploitation, or committing acts of violating the regulations on management of fishing activities in sea areas of Vietnam shall comply with the provisions at Point e, Clause 2, Article 14-of the Ordinance on Handling of Admiriis trative Violations and other relevant law pr ovlsfons. 2. The sanction against minors who commit administrative violations In the aquatic resource ," ' ' ' domain shall comply Wi,th the provisions in ClaUE'ie 1, Article 7,, o('the Ordinance on Handlin'g ·of Admlnislra\\y e Vio!at\O,ns. ArtlC/8'(J;~:Sari9t1oning principles. The,pd}26i,Pl~s- for ,sanctioning admjnls tra'tive viola~ol\~ )~-~6~. ?qua·vc:: resource domain s,hEln comply with. the'ipfJJi$'16hs i~' Article 3 of the ordinance on Haridlin~rClAdminfstrative Vlolations. , . ,, . , '. '•,. \.: ,.'. • J ' • ArticliJ-.. ·,:4 ,,;.· Extent,ating circumstances, aggravating c ircumstaribes , The' ~-Xte!)UatinQ 'Pircum&tances'-, ahd 'the aggrav~ti/1g·-,citcuttt~tarices to· bEr appHed ln sanctionir'i'g:actS, ofVioiEltfon prescribed ih. Chapter II of this De~r~-ei' ShEJ!l cotrlply wit,h ihe, pro.Visiorls in Articles a an:d -g· of the ·-ordinance on, Han'd l!ng of Administrative Vlolations. Article 5.M The statue of limitations for sanctioning administrative violations 1. The statute of limitption -for sanctioning Of an administrative violation in the aquatic resource domain shaH be one year, counting from the date the administrative violation is committed; particularly for administrative violations related to the protection of living habitat of aquatic species, the export and import of aquatic goods, production of or trading in fake goods, such statute of !imitation shall be two years. !f the above-mentioned lime limits t1ave passed by, sanctions shall not be imposed, but consequence ovorcoming measures prescribed in thi:-; Decree shall still be applied. 2.. !f the persons with sanctioning competence are al fault in letting the statute of limitation for sanctioning adrnini1>trntivc violclfons pass by, they shall be handled according to the provisions in Article 121 of the Ordinance on Handling of Administrative Violations. Article 6.- Time limits for being considered not yet being sanctioned for administrative violations If organizations and individuals, that are sanctioned for a,dminlstrative violations, do not relapse into violations within one year as from the date of completely serving the s~nctioning decisions or the date when the statute o'f limitation for executing the sanctioning decisions ~,;iq':iif&s; they shall be con.sidered as not y·eT 't,er'ng sanctioned for . ' ,; \' 'i, administrative violations1 -,-,: . ,,,'',, •,.,.-. !/,,,, Article 7.M Princ'iP';,if.fodiJ$ ,of sanctioning administrative Vi(,)l~trdr{ S,·:a nd. "·c(;rnsequenceM over coming measures.,' 1. For each--act ot<~dri1]J1l$:trafive violation, the violating orgt=mizationS.ol,individuals shall be subject to one of the foUowlflg sanctloning<forms: a) Caution. b) Fines. 2, hY addition to the 1;fr 6ip~I sanctioning forms, depending on the nature 811tfieriousness of violations, organizations and ·ih d.ividuals committing administrative violation$ in the aquatic resource domain may also be subject to the application of one of tile following additional sanctioning forms: a) Deprivation of the right to use license, practicing certificates for a definite or indefinite time; b) Confiscation of material evidences, means used for committing administrative violations. 3. Apart from the principal sanctioning forms and the additional sanctioning forms, prescribed in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article, the violating organizations and individuals may also be subject to the application of one or many of the following coni,cquence overcoming measures: a) Forced restoration of the original state already OFFICIAL GAZETTE No. 69 (01-7-2003) No. 70 (<N-1-<UO:i) altered due to administrative violations; b) Forced application of measures to overcome the environmental pollution, epidemic spreads due to the violations; c) Forced taking out of Vietnam or forced re-export of goods, articles, means; d) Forced destruction of articles, reared animals and/or cultivation plants which cause harm to human health, to aquatic animals and/or plants and cause environmental pollution. The violating indlviduafs and or9antzations shall have to bear all expenses for the application of the above-mentioned measures. Chapter/I ACTS OF ADMINISTRATIVI;'. VIOLATION IN THE AQUATIC RESC1l,IRC.E DOMAIN, SANCTIONING FORMS AND L~VELS Section A. VIOLA'l'!ON OF REGULATIONS ON AQUATIC RSSbURCE-PfiPtECT!bN Article 8.~ Vlblation of regulatiOJ1$ 'on protection of habitats of aqu8.tio--species · · · · 1. A fine of between VNO 1,000.000 and3,00Q,000 for acts of pouring or-ci ischarging oils, gre 3sE;Js, toxic chemicals, poisonous plants or: other wasi~s, thus polluting the habitats of 8Cluatic species. 2. A fine of between VNO 2.000.000 and4.000,000 for acts of dismantling or building floating works or underwater works in water areas, thus altering the dwelling, growing and pawning sites of aquatic species, without permits of competent agencies or in contravention of the regulations inscribed In the permits. 3 A fine of between VND 2,000,000 and 5,000,000 for acts of destroying reefs, coral reefs, submerged forests, underwater flora fields, except for force majeure cases where fishing ships must be anchored or mo()red. 4. The sanctioning of acts of violating the regulations on conservation zones related to the aquatic resource domain shall comply with the Government's Deoee No.26/CP of April 26, 1996 prescribing the sanctioning of administrative violations in the field of environmental protection. 5. Additional sanctioning forms and (',.onsequence overcoming measures: a/ Forced application of measures to overcome the environmental pollution, for acts prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article; b) Forced restoration of the original state, for acts prescribed in Cla use 2·of this Article; c) Confiscat1on-of1Tlaterlal evidences and violating means (except fishing·shiPi}, for acts prescribed in Clauses 2 and 3 of this Art/~le', Article .9>':Vlolatioir of re~u-latfons-On protection of aquatic species 1. The fine levels for act$ of exploiting alquatic resourc!;!s- if the volume of aqu3fic.resou'rcl;!s· which are of sizes·•srnaller than the siie S pe rmitted f0r mixed exploitation shall be as follows:: a) A fine of bet.ween ·VND 500,0.00 ahd under 1,500,000 ff the vo1Urne,.$K9eeds "the Permitted level of mixed exploitation by,un d$1J0o"-kg; b) A fihe .• of betv,,een Vl)lil>,1,500,000 and under 3,000,000 if the: v0Jum'.e.a,X'<;:li8ds the· parmJ&9d level of mixed exploi~ti9n bY, f~m .1 b& kg to under 500 kg; cf A f(n8. of be tweiin'VNb-3iOOO,QOO and under 6,0oo1006 ff-the vdlunie exC8e·ds-the permitted level of mixed exploitation by from 500 kg to under 1,000 kg; d) A fine of between VND 5,000,000 and 10,000,000·if the volume.exceeds the permitted level ot mixed exploitation--by o\ler 1,000 kg. 2. The fine levels for acts of exploiting aquatic resources in areas prohibited from exploitation or being in the period of exploitation ban shall be as follows: a) A fine of between VND 1,000,000 and under 3,000,000 it the aquatic resource volume is under 100 kg; b) A fine of between VND 3,000,000 and under 5,000,000 if the aquatic resource volume ranges from No. 69 (01-7-2003) No. 70 (01-7-2003) OFFICIAL GAZETTE 100 kg to under 500 kg; c) A i e of between VND 5,000,000 and under 10,000,000 if the aquatic resource volume ranges from 500 kg tu under 1,000 kg; d) A fine of between VND 10,000,000 and 15,000,000 if the aquatic resource vo(ume exceeds 1.000 kg. 3. The fine \eve\s for acts of exp\biting aquatic species on the list of those banned from 8xploitatlon under the provisions of law st)all-be:as}o\lqws: a) A fine of betweeh VND 5,0oo;ooo and under 8, ODO, ODO if the aquaUb resource volume is• under 50 kg; b) A till~ of b6l'Ween VND a,000,000 and under 12,000,00Q :If th13 aqU8tic resource voiume ranges from 5Qkg.(Q ~nJJe.r 100 kg; c) A./in">!.¢fb~\We•nvND 12,000,000 end under 15,qQO,Qo:o'·,,Jr tb'e'.aqui!itic resource .volume ranges from 1Qll k9 Ip under1300 kg; d) Aline of ietween YND -1 o;OOO,obo and under : ·,· , ,,,, . ,., ,, ' ,, 20,000;00Q',jf tl;l¢,,,aqu~Jfc, resource volume ranges from 3 00 kg to undor5,0il-~g; e) '.A.-fine of betw~en VND .20,00.0,00·o ancL 30,ooo,Qop:ifithe aquatic resource vo1llme exceeds 500 kg.' ·.. ·. 4. Addltional sancticinl ng forms and cons equence overcoming· msasures:' a) Confiscation :Of Hlegally e)(plOited aquatic resource volume and forced release of alive aquatic resources back into their habitats, for acts prescribed in Clauses 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. b) Confiscation of material evidences, viol.ating means (except 1ishing sh\'ps) and deJ)rlvation of the right to use permits for 6 months, for acts prescribed in Clauses 2 and 3 of this Artide ln case at causing serious consequences. Section B. VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS ON AQUATIC RESOURCE EXPLOITATION AND FISHING SHIP MANAGEMENT msource exploitation 1. Caution or a fine of between VND 50,000 and 100,000 for placing fishing gears in contravention of regulations or without permission. 2. Caution or a fine of between VND 100,000 and 300,000 for one of the following acts: a) Using searchlights to exploit aquatic resources with the total output exceeding the prescribed level or falling. to ·comply with the Aquatic Resources MiniStry'-S regllla.tic;ms on the distance between the /Ocatfons wli~r~ searchlights are placed and other fishing·gears: b) Using fi$h g:,netS With meshes being smaller than the prescribed $rae$.tti exploit aquatic resources; C) Us ing hand•oarri~. el6ctric shock~genera.Ung devices to exploit aq.4~tf6 raSO.LJrces; d}. Using expir8cf .R·Elrrtiif$. 'tc)· exploit aquatic resources; .E!) Having no aquatic re~q,U(ce exploitation diaries, ra1liii'1/t9 :,wlit~;,UP ~- aq"t(~·~iO' r~JUrce exploitation dlc:id8s Or.:t~(Uhl-'tO .pJ}s~ ive· the regi)"Tle of reporting on aquatlb·;.r4S'OUrJ~ .kiXploitation according to the regulations',''pf ~h~.fg·iiatic ·ResourC~s Ministry. ' / , ';, ' "' ' .· 3, A 'fii\~-of.i,l,\Ween Vl'-li:)"200,000 and 400,000 tot aCts a(6'i;~·,n;iti~g itl/COhtiirV'Ei'lltion of the contents in,scribl;ld i,n)h~ ~QuE!tiC r,e~ourQe exploitation permits. 4. A.finW of b~tween VND 500,000 and 1,500,000 tor acts ()f exploiUrig aquatic resources without permits (f0f.riShln.g 'trade$ which require permits). 5. A fine of between VND 1,000,000 and 3,000,000 for on~. ot t~e-f9Hbwing acts: a) Using .forged permits or erased, modified perrnitS; b) Using electric shocks by fishing ships or boats to exploit aquatic resources. 6. A fine of between VND 2,000,000 and 4,000,000 for acts of using toxic chemicals or poisonous plants to exploit aquatic resources. 7. A fine of between VND b,000,000 and 7,000,000 for acts of using explosives to expfoir aquatic Article 10.v Violation of regulations on aquatic resources. OFHCIAL GAZETTE No. 69 (01-7-2003) No. 70 (01-7-2003) 8. Additional sanctioning forms and consequence. overcoming measures: a) Forced re-planting of fishing gears strictly according to regulations, for acts prescribed ln Claus<: 1 of this Article; b) Confiscation of the number of electric bulbs corresponding to the output exceeding the prescribed levels, for acts prescribed at Point a, Clause 2 of this Article; c) Confiscation of fishing nets w,ith mf;lshes being smaller than the prescribed sit.¥~, for acts prescribed at Point b, Clause 2 of this Articl8; d) Confiscation of ~xp!pi,ted qq4~tic.ret>ources, for acts preswiQ~.d in d,;;uSe 1 ,';;P-ilili'.; b, c and d of Clause 2, Clause 3, Cl~Use 4",Clause 5 and Clause 7 . ',/'', ·, '>>, of this Article; ,, . , >, e) ConfiscatJ?,O-',folJ9rw!li.d :·P~pers, erased or modified papers, lPr,acf~ PrE!~Crlb.ed at Point d, Clause 2, Point a of Cia.~'se-5:·of'this Article; ,,, ''' ·:,.: ' " ' f) Forced de$trl!.di9n.cif.E,WElcti-lc shock-g enerating ,', :'j',; ;• '.,• '" ' devlces, for aqts Pi.~$C(iJ:te,9 a,t.P'bin't c Of Clause 2 and Po t b of ballse 0 ~; ·of th lf~rtfo('e; g) Forced d6st,r.uction of·t1;1fi:.~~P10/ted aquatic resources as welr"aS:Jox[q cheh):tg~r~ ·ahd·poisonous ;·' '· /' 'Y· '··• , . . plants, for acts pres"9fib'd In Cfau.~i?:.e of t h1s ,t;;rt1cle. Article 11,,. Vio'IAtidn · pf ,regulations on management of fishing,stiips 1. Caution or a fine of'between:VND 50,000 and 100,000 for one of the following acts: a) Failing to observe the Aquatlc Resources Ministry's regulations on conditions· to ensure food hygiene and safety on fishing ships;· b) Failing to provide adequate equipment or failing to ensure the quality of equipment and facilities for ensuring safety for people and means as provided for; c) Failing to have adequate prescribed papers by aquatic resource exploitation practitioners when they are onboard the ships or boats; d) Failing to inscribe the granted registration numbers on fishing ships or inscribing them thereon not according to regulations or Jetting the registration numbers be dim; e) Having no crew members' books, for fishing ships which require books of crew members; 2. A fine of between VND 100,000 and 300,000 for one of the following acts: a) Failing to observe or observing not fully the regulations when operating ships or boats in and out of navigation channels or when anchoring or mooring 'at ports or whaNe$; b) Faillng ·to ,observe or Observing not fully the regulations on signal equipmenfand facilities and the use of signals when ships -0t.bosts are exploiting aquatic resources or are beitlQ "oh :their.Journeys. 3. A fine of between.VND..-.300.;00Q arid 700,COO for one of the following acts: °3}·failing to acquire the pres¢ribe,tf.p~qfessional diplomas by.ship, boat or eng'in1?·-0P:er.Eii¢[1ifr · b) Using fishing ships with.:b;Ok~·ot~·e.rff~cation of their operating capacity havinfl. ~lre'8dy :~?p.ired, or been era sed, m.odifi~d. .. 1 ,. · · .:'; :. , ,, : ' ',,,,,' 4. A fine of betweEinVNfli .• 500,000'an~.1.500,000, for acts of using unregistet~d-·~·n~. ~r1-in~pected s'hips or boat$,JnJishing op.er.atiqn.~ 1 ·• , 5, A fine of be'tweeh;.VND /1·;bd~iooo and 3,000,00.0, fo·r-aots of uslnQ·tQ~,ged··p;ap.er~.;&n fishing ship registration ancf in~pe~~lon .. i : 6. A fine of-between VND 1,00 ();0Q.O·and 2,000,000 on means owners for transformih$(fishing ships without design dossiers .approved· by competent agencies (for fishing ships wjth sizes and types requiring designs as pr,ovided for by the Aquatic Resqurces Ministry). 7. A fine of between VND 2,000,000 and 4,000,000 on means owners for building their new fishing ships without design dossiers approved by competent agencies (for fishing ships with sizes and types requiring designs as provided for by the Aquatic Resources Ministry}. 8. Additional sanctioning forms and consequence overcoming measures: a) Confiscation of forged paµers, erased, modified or expired papers, for acts prescribed at Point b of No. 69 (01-7-2003/ No. 70 (01-7-2003) OFFICIAL GAZETTE Clause 3, and Clause G of this Artie~; b) forced obseiva((on of regu!ations oft he Aqua.tic Resources Ministry, for acts prescribed ln Clause 1, Pointb of Clause 2; regulations on transformation and !Jui/ding of fishing ships as prescribed by lhe Aquatic Resources Ministry, for acts prescribed in Clause 6, Clause 7 of this Article. Section C. VIOi.AT/ON OF RE~t/1.ATIONS ON AQt/ACULTLJR/f. Article 12.M Vi◊l~ti,m'of regUlatfons on producing, selling aquatjc'bre.e~S. ,, ' ', ,;,,. · :> ,,-'"" 1. A lineM~efy/eenVND 500,QOO and 1,500,000 on breed:,6fod~¢Jbij;~.A~:selling establishments for ~ne of the f,;iITo"fiii9 ~cti; a) F.~j~J{~q· -~,l$qrb the standard$ on veterinary hygi~;'1,r1Jirl1·}~·m~f€o rl~elital protection fbr ponds, tank•: ,¢<l\ll11rtiQN prid devices' used in production, wat~~ ¢t1PRlti~st~i:hsJwaste water treatment systems u~~~i":,~h.t/~P,~1:~V~~e, ,~f} h: :: Nfvatic Resources Mtmsti:y·, ,.,-., ., 1 ,- ,, "-' , , , ', ' '"it.,:,',, :/,,:/\1{~<'1;:j'i/. ,-,,; b):, ,tfaving no--m~h~~¢rial officials or technical worke~;,~1:w.lr~fe8-~!~~:,1- 9~-~H\~c,~Hcms ~$ jJrQ\l'ii;fed ror by tht },\~u~t.Ip, Re ~4tqes M1rtistfY;, t'f,' " :'/ i• ,,, ' '\ -'.- , , ,' c) Faill~g-to 'p~Qlic!il!<iH!i-quality-Cif bre8ds; d) sem~g:~tte'ds; ~hicJ;-falrto meet the publlCtted quality stan'd.ard,t cif,:fa'il to- rneElt the stahdards promulgated b}dh'8--;Aq&$nc Resources Minlstiy , e) Failing to quarantine breeds before they are sold. 2. A 1ine of betweenVNJ) 2,000,000 and 4,0oo:ooo for one of the fal\owing aC!'5: a) Transporting aquatiC bi-eeds without quarantine certificates or with volumes exceeding those inscribed in the Quarantifle certifitotes. b) \Jsing feeds, chemicals, an\\bio\ics, aqua)\c veterinary drugs, which are on the list of thoGe restricted from use, not ·in accordance with the regulations of the Aquatic Resources Ministry, or using those on the ban list. 3 A tineofbetWE:!en VND 3,000,000 and 5,000,000 loracts of using forged, erased or modified quam11tir1e certificates. 4. A fine of between VND 5,000,000 and 7 ,000,GGG for the following acts: a) Producing, sefling or transporting aquatic breeds not on the list of those permitted tor ordinary use, prescribed by the Aquatic Resources Ministty; b) Producing, semng or transpartlng a.qua tic breeds on the tia·n-list prescribed by the Aquatic Resources Ministry. 5. A flrie- of between VND 20,000,000 and 30,000,000-fof-one-of the-fol lowing acts: a) Importing intO":VletMrn a.a,uat!c breeds outside the)ist of those p9:~hi-/ft~d -f<J;•,orditl8ry use (if not ' ' ' approved by the Aqua@ , R~U rces Ministry) or on the han -list prescti~h-J,y;:-,\li ~- ,A<\Uatic Resources Ministry; - -'..v, --" "· · b) Eixpo~ing aq~ii!id: 0 q(;io,~rP0 toe list of those ilanned from export (lfh~t ~Pi>to\i~d'.by the Aquatic Resourci;~$-MJoistry). , / - i:. :v: i 6, Add(#0()~(,~hQ d<;lrtii;\g'.fQ:trrt~-and. consequence~ .- ,\ ,., ,:.--,7' ;'.'" overcom1ng/11\1a§.vr~ ;: - . : -, ;- -. ,,: ;U . .·. a), Fore~({! 1~e'-~J!i'.entatic>91 ~~t;~he regulations on vfi~r{nacyh>:9(~1J~,:en11;,,~W~f\~::9rotection or qua!ity assurance, ' f<i( act~- J?t'&$, CriW #'.:Ih Clause 1 of this Article;. --·:· - · - . '. .. '/ b) 'F9rt~d\16~ rant1n~I-:.~i-facts prescribed at Point e of C!a\.lse 1, POint Er" Of Ci~use 2 of this Article· -- - 4 --- - ' c) Force·d .de&tructlon of aquatic feeds, c\'lemicals, aquatic veterinary drugs, which are on the ban lists, for 0,cts,prescribect at Point b, Clause 2 of this Article; d) Forceci' de,~tructlon of aquatic breeds, for acts prescribed in Clause 4 of this Article; e) Confiscation of aquatic breeds and forced destruction of aquatic species harmed from use, for acts prescribed at Point a, Clause 5 of this Article; r) Confiscation of aquatic breeds and forced release of allve aquatic animals back into their habitats, for acts prescrlbed at Point b, Clause 5 of this Article. Article 13.- Violation of regulations on aquaculture OFl'ICIAL GAZETJ'E No. 69 (01-7-?.003) Nu. 70 (01-1-2003) 1. A fine of between VND 500,000 and 1,500,000 for one of the following acts: a) Failing to observe the Aquatic Resources Ministry's regulations 011 management of the environment of the concentrated rearing areas; b) Failing to observe the Aquatic Resources Ministry's regulations on inspection and recognition of aquauc production and/or business establishments which meet the food hygiene standards; c) Using feeds, chemicals andtoraquaUcvetetinary drugs on the lists of those restricte d frorn--'use in contravention of the Aquatic Resources Ministry's regulations; d) Failing to obS~rlle -the Aquatic Re1;oti,.G<.::s Ministry's regulations -on control of toxin residues in aquatic animals and the products of reared aquatic animals. 2. A fine of be!weehVND 2,000,000and 4,000,000 for acts of usiri9 8.qt.iatic feeds, 'chemicals, antibioti,cs, aquatic veterinary ,drUQS, which-are-on tne-usts Of those banned from u~e. 3. Consequence-overcomi~g ~-~~Sures: a) Forced obs ervance of ll:f~)eQi,i1ajlons ~n management of aqU~clJ.lture areas-, f&r~cts piesctibed in Clause 1 of this Aitldle; ,, · · , , , b) Forced destruction of aquatic)eedS; chetnica'ls, aquatic veterinary drugs, which ~·re o'rl'the lists' bfthoSe banned from use, for acts prescrib,ed in Ciat.Jse 2 of this Article. Article 14.- Violation of the regulations ()n aquatic epidemic prevention 1. A fine of between VND 500,00,0 and 1 ;soo,ooo for acts of failing to apply compulsory epidemic preventing measures under the Aquatic Resources Ministry's regulations. 2. A fine of between VND 2,000,000 and 4,000,000 for one of the following acts: a} Failing to apply measures to prevent and combat aquatic epidemics when there are decisions to declare the epidemics; b) Taking aquatic resources out of areas hit by aquatic epidemics when there are no decisions to cancel the decisions on declaration of epidemics; c) Pouring or discharging aquatic drugs, chemicals or feeds already expired or banned from use; bodies, water used for cleaning diseased aquatic animals into natural water areas, aquaculture water areas; d) Discharging water or wastes, which have not yet been treated or have been treated below the prescribed standards into aquaculture water areas. 3. A fine of between VNO 5,000,000 and 7,000,000 for acts of failing to observe -the regulations on quaranti ne when importing, tell)P,orarily importing for re-exporting or transiting aqUa,tld Species through Vietni:imese'terrority. >,- ' 4. Consequence-overcomi r~ ,measures;· a) FC;irc;ed application- of mea,sures to pt(i'!vent epidemics,: for acts prescribed in -c1auSe -1 ;;P'?irits a, c and d, Clause 2, of this Article; b) Forced· deSt·r'UctiOri :·of' dise~·Sep::.aqJatic resources, for acts Pr,f;lsCrib~d-at Point b, Clause· 2 of this Article. c)'F6rc~d observ~tion pf f.El9418tion&,ori, (JJ~'rantine of aquatic species, far acifs;pre'scr!bed in,'CiE!Use 3 of this Article, Section D, VIOLATION OF REGVLATIONS ON AQVATIC REiSOVRCE PROCESSING Article 15.- Violation of regulations on aquatic .resource processing 1. A fine of between VND 500,000 and 1,500,000 on small-sized aquati,c resource-processing establishments operating mainly by manual methods for one of the following acts: a) Failing to observe or observing not fully the regulations of the Aquatic Resources Min(st,y and the Health Ministry on conditions to ensure food hygiene and safety; b) Failing to observe the Aquatic Resources Ministry's regulations on inspection and recognition No. 69 (01-7-2003) No. 70 (01-7-2003) OFFICIAi. GAZETTE of aquatic resource production and business establishments meeting food hygiene and safety standards. 2. A fine of between VND 3,000,000 and 5,000,000 on aquatic resource-processing establishments for one of the following acts: a) Failing to pubHciie the goods quality standards as prescribed for establishments which are compelled to publlclze them; b) Failing to ensurEdhe goods quality standards as publicized by the establlshme nts;, c) Processing q'<t(tS tlc species exploited hi the period of explottiitfo~ il?Bn. ~ 3. A fine bfh;\wi,eh VND 5,000;doli'and 7,0Q0,000 on aquatl~f8spu,rce .. processing estab1lsh~&nts operatia~ fi;:y:.-ihd!,t~\fial ,mode for one of the foUOWing acts;, 'n-i', t.1) -P-~lilhg,fto cib s·k'rve the AquStfc ~~Sources Mir\iitr:f'i·:fe9~1atk>Os· on inspection a nd reCOgnit!on of ~·qu~tic·'.rlJsbUrce. prodUcti,onJif1dlor busin·ess estabilshinsnfstn;etfns~t~e tood h}1giene and scifety ' ~ ,. standards; b) F(aying nd teCt1'!11~lr9fflQ{als or tephnlcc1/.w6rkers with 1:i'r?t~$~io·nal qUS'i;!1cati0ns pr~sOribed by the Aquatic 'R¢sQu( 6es-Mif,1 1~tt,y;. c) Famt'IQ,tO.~pP:!Y'.th:e:,'Quality:eontrQl.systems as provided fof'bittt~):QuatiC ResoUr6es' Ministl'y. 4. A tine of between VND 8,000,000 and 12,000,000 for acts of pr.ocesaing aquatic species on the list of those banned from· exploftation. 5. A fine of betwee'~ VNO 16;.Qoo,oOo· and 20,000,000 for one of the"foUowing acts: a) Using banned-' .additives, chemicals, disinfectants; b) Using additives, chemicals, disinfectants not on the lists of those permitted for use, prescribed by the Aquatic Resources Ministry; c} Processing aquatic resources containing impurities: d) Processing aquatic resources with origin from regions banned from harvesting; e) Proco$sing aquatic resources containing natural toxins which cause harms to human health, 6. Additional sanctioning forms and consequence overcoming measures: a) Forced observance of regulations on food hygiene and safety, quality control, for acts prescribed in Clause 1, Points a and b of Clause 2, and Clause 3, of this Article; b) Forced destruction of additives, chemicals, disinfectants, for acts prescribed at Points a and b, Clause 5 Of this Article; c} Confiscation· of aquatic resources, for acts prescribed at Po·inf'c:of,QIBuse 2; Clause 4; Point c, (;la"use 5, of this · Art\C!e. d) Forced destn.iCti~n\;it-e'.i:iU;;ttiC res~urces, for acts prescdbed at Points ·d·afl'd,et ~i"$'Vse 5 of this Article. Section E. VIOL.AT/0/:i~tR~QV.£.ATIONS ON PRACTICINGAQU;l,rµ;i,'$i'~ln¢/fBUS/NESS AND AQUATIC~~t!~$;l>isELS ,:: ',;1< .','% ;i:Y' A'rtict,iiiJ}V10,~titiri.bl~~gu;~tlo11s on producing and/or selih;ig,eh~itl{ca'i;: aquati,t,Y9terinary drugs, ' ' .·;•, aquatic feeds. · .. · .// 1, A fine of between VNl!>.266,000 and 400,000 on ~an'ager~. \eqhrtlfa.(Qfticiafs and direct Salesp·e~on·s of the aqU:aiiC.vci't~rinary drug~ producing and/Or~ s~lllriQ eSra'bffs·h'ments for having no professional '·practi68 certificates granted by competent agendes. 2. A.fine of between VND 1,000,000 and 3,000,000 for the following acts: a) Producing aquatic veterinary drugs otner \han those already registered for production; b) Having no certificates of registration for aquatic veterinary drug productions, granted by competent agencies, for aquatic veterinary drug production establishments; c) Having no certificates of full satisfaction of conditions for trading in aquatic veterinary drugs or aquatic feeds, granted by competent agencies, for establishments selling aquatlc veterinary drugs or OFFICIAL GAZETTE No. 69 (01-7-2003) No. 70 (01-7-2003) aquatic feeds; d) Using forged papers or modifying certificates of registration for aquatic veterinary drug production, certificates of full satisfactio11 of conditions for trading aquatic veterinary drugs or aquatic feeds, or certificates of professional practice of aqua.tic veterinary drug production and/or business. 3. A fine of between VND 5,000,000 and 7,000,000, for one of the following acts: a) Failing to publicize goods·qualltY: sfandards according to regulations by establrshment!:iprod ucing and/ortradlng in chemicals, aquatic veterinary drugs or aquatic feeds; b) Failing to ensure the goo·ds-quallty under ttie· publicized standard~ ,bYJ;l:Stablishments prpd ucing or selling chem'1cals, ;9-'qµ~tic ve.tE¥rinary drugs or aquatic feeds; c) Selling cheinlCSf$,<aquatic.veterinary drugs or aquatic feeds"~l~~'<l;e; '<;h.lram:m expiry, '' ,, ' :·;: ,/ ,. '. ', ' 4 A fine QfibeJW~·en VND 10 .... 000,000 and 15,000,000 forione· ~f ·the acts ()f pfodu~ g, selling the following ~Qdltiv~s, chem'(6a,1S:--a·qµatfc feeds, aquatic veterlnal\/dru Qs: ·~· .. · a) Being not dh:the lists of'those perrflitted for ordinary use unde'r":tn~ rbgulatlo nS df the AQuatic Resources Ministry; b) Containing substances b8n·ned fr0m use:under the regulations of the Aquatic· Resqurces r-.,'lintstry. 5. Additional san(',t\oning forms and consequence~ overcoming measures: a) Confiscation of forged, modified or erased papers, for acts prescribed at Point d, Cl9use 2 of tllis Article; b) Confiscation of goods, for acts prescribed in Clause 2, Points a and b, Clause 3 of this Article; c) Forced destruction of goods, for octs prescribed at Point c, Clause 3 and Clause 4 of this Article. on practitionern of aquatic veterinary service business for having no professional practice ceitificates granted by competent agencies; 2. A fine of between VND 1,000,000 and 3,000,000 for acts of using forged, modified or erased certificates of professional practice. 3, Additional sanctionlng forms: Confisca.tiOh of forged, modified or erased papers, for acts prescribed /ri .. Cl!:!UM 2 of this Article. Art/Cle fB.- Vio!,ati6n,of.rEl9Ul?1tions on collection, pres~rvat.ion and transPottation-o(fresh or processed aquatic resources ·1. -A ·tirie of between-VND soo;ooo i:!nd 1,soo,000 for ~s of cp\tecung, -~se.rving-~t'\U trarJtJPO rting fresh . or pfoces.Sed aquatic resource~ nQ,~ in ~fl)PiJ.3flce with the Aqu atic Resources. Minis:tr.Y's r~gwli}ions on conditiori$.to .ensure food hyQien~ ·and. S<.3ffJW.: .. 2. Aline of between VND 3,bdd,OOO•acido,000,000 forone ofthe:f0.Uc,~if19:~ts: •, 1 , •• ·: ·-: ,-: ... a)· Collecting·:. -~'f~~~Yh'~'.:j,aod/or . .:tradipotting aquatic resources E!Xp)Q(fe'(ii,1ft.'"1~·e exploitation· ban P$r1o1 ·P.t exploited bye; btJil~:;~~Ptosives .or, ·electric ·shocks;· c:;,: .' .";<t: ·· b) Collecting·; prl;iserli.f~g., tri;f'nspoftirig and/or C0l")Sl;lmii;ig ~quat\c; .r,ei9µr,~e$:v~tt\1,0ri9\p from regions b8nned, frpni harv!lSt](lg: 3· A •tine of b.elWeen .. \!NJ) 8,000,000 and 12,000,o o0 .for aots,of CO/l~t::i'ing, .pr~serving and/or transporting aquatic respurces on the list of those bMne!;l-from exp/oitaticifl: · ' ' ' : " 4. :Jl/nne ·of between VND 15,000,000 and 20,000,000 for one c;>f. the following acts: a) Using banned additives, chemicals or disinfectants to preserve aquatic resources; b) Using additives, chemicals, disinfectants not on the lists of those permitted for use to preserve aquatic resources; Article 17.- Violation of regulations on aquatic c) Putting impurities into processed raw materials veterinary services aquatic resources,, 1. A fine of between VND 200,000 and 400,000 d) Collecting, preserving, transporting and/or Nu. 69 (01-, .. 200JI No. 70 (01-7-2003) OFFICIAL GAZETTE consuming aquatic resources or aquatic products containing natural toxins which cause harms to liumati health. 5. Additional sanctioning forms and c;onsequencf.:l overcoming measures: a) Conflscation of aquatic resources and release of alive aquatic resources back into their habitats, for acts prescribed at Clauses 2 and 3 and Point c of Clause 4 of this Article; b) Forced destruction of additiv1;s, chemical~. disinfect;mts, for acts··prescrtbed at Potrits a and b, Clause 4 of this Article; c) Forc~d d~stn.u;:ti~n of aquatic resources, for acts prescribed ::it Pcilnt'ct·,' 'Clause 4 of this Art)9 I~. ,. Artt~i,~·11. ; Viol9'tion of regulations. on producing and sel!if\9, l!f~~t,il)\ph)ent and devices Y. -4iin~'truet\\,een\lND 2,000,000 and 41000,000 tot i~4 Illl!Ow/h~ ac,t,{ . \ : ,' ;', < '•,,' '; ' "' ' " . q):·~i;c,g4dfng. Jif~ e quipment Jlflg' devices, which fail to m·~ett~e.Atic;1'!)ty' U,i,q8r the,pLbiic'i,?ed, standards; b) Selling. 1it~\;,quiP-l'Yt'ent and devices; which have not ye.,t!l~ein inspectf,I Q·~nd registered. ' ,. ' 2. A'dd:i\kfr1~~h;a.ncti6n1ng forms and cOllsequence-.,, '.,-, ,/. ,.,• ' ' ,: ' ,. ,- ' ., overcom ·g·tn,e~$ures: · a) ConfiSCa iiari •;,.[Joods, fqr ?Cts,prescribed at Point a, C!au$8·1 of th!$ Article; · b) Forced.inspection and registration, for acts prescribed at Point b, Clause 1 of this Article. Article 20.- \Jio\a\ion 01 regulations· on dp era~lon of fish ports 1. A fine of between VND 200,000 and 400,000, for acts of throwing or dumping rubbish or other objects from fishing ships into water areas of anchorage or wharves. 2. A fine of between VND 'I ,000,000 and 3,000,000 on fish ports for failing to comply with the Aquatic Resources Ministry's 1·egulations on inspection and recognition of fish ports meeting the foc:id hyg1ene and safety standards. ~'- Consequence-overcorning 1rn~asures: a) Forced application of measures to overcome tile consequences, for acts prescr'1lJeel ln Clause 1 ot this Article; b) Forced application of measures to ensure food hygiene and safety of fish ports, for acts prescribed in Clause 2 of this Article. Article 21.- Violation of regulations on aquatic goOdS•lab8ts .The handling of administrative violations on goods lahels in the aquatic; resource domain shall comply with the Govefllment's pecree prescribing the sanctioning of a'dffi\r,iStrative violations in the commercial field. .Chijpter 1/1, . · SANCTION!NGH,c:iMP\iTli!NCE AND PROCEDURES, EXli!OUTI0.!4•0~ O!:CISIONS ON SAN(lTIONING ADMINJStMtlV/,VIOLATIONS . 1NJJ,JE AQlJATIC ~E$()ijRCE DOMAIN A°ftlii/'e· ·2:,Z-.;. C6rnpetence Of' the People's Comri1lttee$ ~t: diff~rent levels The ·pr~·s1d~l1ts' of-th'E! P~:6Pie's Committees at dlff~'i-ent, ie,;,,efs iihaW h.i~l -~he right to sanction ~qmihlS'tr9t1Vi't\liol&ltf9~s in ·:the aquatic resource dci:m81r1. ~s -;:,rovlded for .ih Articles 28, 29 and 30 of the Ot,din ance on \-\amlling c1 Adm \s\ra\\\H~ Violaiibns: Art;c/e 23.- Competence of aqu~tic resource specialized inspectorate 1. Aquatic resource specialized inspectors at all levels on official duties shall have the right: a) To impose caution; b) To impose fines of up to VND 200,000; c) 'To t,onfo;ca\e ma\er\a\ e\J\clences. means u~ed in the administrative violations, which are valued at up to VND 2,000,000; d} To appty conscquence-overcQming measurct. prescribed at Points a, band d, Clause 3, Article 7 of OFFICIAL Gt1ZCTTE No. 69 (01-7-2003) No. 70 (01-7-2003) this Decree. 2. The chief inspectors of the provincia\/mun"icipal Services of Aquatic Resources (or Services of Agriculture and Rural Development which manage aquatic resources) shall have the right: a) To Impose caution; b) To impose fines of up to VND 20,000,000; c) To strip off the right to use perm.its and professional practice certificates falling under their competence; ,, '"" d) To confiscate material' evidences, nieans used for administrative vlolations ; e) To apply conseq'uelice:.Oy~fAOt'ning measures prescribed at Points S:{b·and d, ·c'1ause 3, Article 7 6t this Decree. 3. The chief inS~~~tl?(dt.Ab~ ·Aquatic Resources Ministry shall ha~~l~f~iq~t: • , ,, a) To imprse cij~~?n; ·· b) To impo\e1fl~4{P/!ip,t<iVNO 30,000,000; '. \. :,,n. ,'•, ·; ; "•' ·.,, ' " ', c) Tosfrip off ihe 't/9tititJ UjEff)~rtriiis·,•p~ofe·s;ional practice certifiqat.es faiur19·:'Jnd.~f,n}g/h~rj~risdi.ction; d) To confiscelte·roai~·rial ~~)!'.{~~6.(i/$:,means useQ for administrative' V1df8tion&; ·.", • ·, e) To apply cori$lq~.:nc~:qiJ:erdciin1ng measures prescribed at Points··a1·:ti,~/14 d 'i: 949$1{~·,•.A°rtlcle 7 o{ this Decree. Article 24.- Competenc8 'Of the P~ople's PoHce offices, Border Guards, CoastGuards',·Cusfoms, Tax Offices, Market Management Ager i<::ie:i~, directors of Maritime Port Authorities, directors .Of lnl.a.nd Water Port Authorities 1. Competent persons of the agencies of the People's Potlce, Coast Guard, Border Guard, Customs, Market Management, Tax, directors of Maritime Port Authorities, directors of lnland Water Port Authorities, defined in Articles 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38 and 39 of the Ordinance on Handling of Administrative Violations are entitled to sanction administrative violations in the aquatic resource domain according to this Decree for acts of administrative violations related to the domains under their respective management. 2. The principles for determining the competence to sanction administrntive violations in the aquatic resource domain shall comply with the provisions in Article 42 of the Ordinance on Handling of Administrative Violations. Article 25.- Procedures for sanctioning administrative violations 1. Whef) sanctionin9 administrative violations, the persons with sanctioning co,tnpE;ltence must comply with the procedures prescdbf?d ,jn Articles from 53 to 63 ,of the Ordinance on H.8h·o11n~r .9(Administrative Violations. , , · · · · 2:. For confiscated mat'3r.\Eil ·~'v1d'e~ces of admfnistl"ative violations, whlcti';S~ .pf~·rt~.fo. cause fires or-e):(plosion lik~ exploSlv!;!S{ 'ii~tda~tor~,; fuse ... ' the pers0FT~ with sarlCtionlrlg ·~ot½~~u,j~~,;,IJ'l~·~p;'wry out procedures to transfer thet'(l'-3)~ S9¢1t~(P:ciri'Sible to the Po.licie ··o'ifiC~s- ,/lp9al'.'.fyi/()taf)'· .. ~.O:n1rtl~rii:i~ for management Ohder''the'\G,9".i-~tn n{enrS' '~gti"rat/ons on management of weap 6n"$i-:e.xpi9s1Ve n,ateriaJs· and S!,lpport ~evlce·s. Whenrratls,(efilng them] th,;!/E!cords thereon ffil;St.be made cW.\}~Ahe-~iflnit\jf;¥~ of the persons having-the s8nctloiilflg C(fn1P~t.e0¢e and the representative of the ,:(i!rieivin:S1P~~.'the·rec0rds must be maQe: at·Jeast ln twiYCOp)es ... · · Article 26.~ Sendirig·decfsions 6h sanctioning of administrative violations·for execution 1. In. cases where i~d,ivldllals or organizations commit ·adminiStrative' violations in one locality but reside or he'adquarter in-other localities and have no conditions to abide by the adhlinistratively sanctioning decisions in localities where they are sanctioned, the sanctioning decisions shall be sent to the agencies competent to sanction administrative violations of the same level in the localities where such individuals reside or such organizations are headquartered for execution. In cases where there exist no agencies competent to sanction administrative violations of the same level in localities where such individuals resides No. 69 (01 ·7•2003) No. 10 (01-1-2003) OFFICIAL GAZEI TE or such organizations are headquartered, the sanctioning decisions shall be sent to the district--\evel People's Committees for organiwtion of the execution thereof. The dossiers on sanctioning of administrative 'Jiola\\ons s'na\l be kept by the agencies wh\ch sign the sanctioning decisions. 2. Agencies which receive the administratively sanctioning decisions shall have to hand thern to the sanctioned individuals and organizations and organize the execution thereof undet lhe provlslons ln Artlcle 64 of tt)e Ordinan9e on ·H~ndHng · Of Administrative Violations, then notlfy,the results to the agencies which sent the decisiqns. 3. The sem:;fii'JQ. OLadmlnistratively sanctioning decisions shall .?Pp\/tc collect fines. The additional sanctiat;ii/1~ ,f9rmt{<:1nd/ar consequence-overcoming measur~s':(tf.•t:l~Y}m,Ust be effected immedizite1y·at the pl a~ V{here:viOlatjons are ~ommttted. In cases wh~re/s\ i'~j~Q~ fail ,'t<;r.voluntarUy .execute:or have no cot1difib"nS -t6'.-.ex-~cUte consequence- overcoming me8~~'r~ f(i.(lf;a ~})1 .t~e expen~e;S· fi;ir the execution thereof:~h~ U'.~~ ,,cre, tlyjn$ct!b:ed in .the sanctioning dec! sions for selldiflft ~Ei·e;a notioning decisiorts. ; -. ; Arti qle·., Z?.- ,t,.pf}\{~;!{tili>n bf measures \o prevent adminis't,rattv S 'v"iofatio:frS 8nd -ensure the sanctioning of administr"atl\/Ei·l/ iolai:fl ons 1. The -m19asuret to preve.nt administrative violations ancf enS u·re the sanctio·nlhg of administrative violations and the appllcation of such measures are prescribed in Article 43 of the Ordinance on Handhng of Administrative ViolatiOQS. 2. The competence, order and procedures for appUcatlon of measures .to prevent administrative vio!ationsand ensure the sanctioning of administrative violations in the aquatic resource domain shall comply with the provisions in Articles 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 and 49 of the Ordinance on Hand!lng of Administrative Violations. Article 28.~ Handling of violations committed by persons competent to handle adm(nlstrative violations The handling of vio!ations committed by pe,-sons competent to handle administrative violations ::.llall comply with the provisions in Article 121 of the Ordinance an Handling of Administrative Violations. Article 29.~ Complaints, denunciations The rights of organizations and individuals to complain about decisions to sanction administrative violations and/or decisions to apply measures to prevent administrative violations and ensure the handling thereof; the citizens' right to denounce illegal 8C\i, \(\ nand\ing admin\strat\ve violations; the .compEiten~e.,. procedµres and time limits for settling co"rnplai nts:.-and denimciations shall comply with the provisions in ArtiCle 11~ o f the Ordinance on Handling of Administrative Vio\Qtioi-)s. IMPLEMENTATION.JlROVISIONS ' -· . '' ;- • .- .• ; J.' 1. }his ~ecree ,ta~·e,$· , ,$f~C/,~ ;15, days after its pubnC8ff6 ri" ifl -.the Qffioia! ·Ge1.it8 tt"e. \ '"'" ·- .. ''.' <; .- ; 2. ThiS.Q!:l1;n·e@($ip!~~ the 0-ove~nment's Decree No.4-8/GP (:QfAU,g,tiif 12, 1996 ,prescribing the ·s9ncti6~,i~~·-,o!:-8ti~lf1 \stra~lye yi~l~tions in the field of aqu~tic res"ovtte ,Prote¢fo:m .. 3: --0th-~r;(e~ul~tions.on ·san,c:\-ioning administrative violations-Tri.-tlie ad,u atlc resource domain, which are co'ntr~'ry,tO this b~c~ee, a~e ~!I hereby annulled. Arllcle" 31.~ Responsibility to guide and implement the Decree ·rhe Aquat\c Resources Minister shall have the respon"Sib.il/ty-to Quide and inspect the implementation of th.is Decree. ' The ministers, the heads of the ministerial-level agencies, the heads of the agencies attached to the Gc>Vernment, and the presidents of the People's Committees of the provinces or centrally~run cities shall have to implement this Decree. On behalf of the Government Primo Minister PHAN VAN KIMI