Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BNNPTNT stipulates the list of fields and the period during which individuals holding positions and powers shall not establish or hold management and operational positions in private enterprises, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, and cooperatives after ceasing to hold their positions within the scope of management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

CIRCULAR

Regulations on the list of fields and time periods during which individuals with positions and authority may not establish, hold management and operational positions in private enterprises, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, and cooperatives after ceasing to hold positions within the scope of management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Pursuant to the Law on Prevention and Control of Corruption dated November 20, 2018;

Pursuant to Decree No. 59/2019/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2019 of the Government detailing certain provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Prevention and Combating Corruption; Decree No. 134/2021/NĐ-CP dated December 30, 2021 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 59/2019/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2019;

Pursuant to Decree No. 105/2022/NĐ-CP dated December 22, 2022 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

The phrase "or examination" is abolished pursuant to Clause 6, Article 8 of Circular No. 15/2025/TT-BVHTTDL dated November 25, 2025, of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars prescribing job codes, qualification standards, and salary grades for civil servants in the heritage culture, library, grassroots cultural activities, sports, fine arts, art performance, film, and cultural propaganda sectors, which takes effect from January 15, 2026.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issues this Circular stipulating the list of fields and time periods during which individuals with positions and authority may not establish, hold management and operational positions in private enterprises, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, and cooperatives (hereinafter referred to collectively as enterprises and cooperatives) after ceasing to hold positions within the scope of management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular stipulates the list of fields and time periods during which individuals with positions and authority may not establish, hold management and operational positions in private enterprises, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, and cooperatives (hereinafter referred to collectively as enterprises and cooperatives) after ceasing to hold positions within the scope of management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Article 2. Applicability

1. This Circular applies to individuals with positions and authority who have worked at agencies, organizations, and units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, performing tasks in one of the fields listed in Article 4 of this Circular.

2. Agencies, organizations, and units managing individuals with positions and authority as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article and other related agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

In this Circular, the following terms are understood as follows:

1. Individuals with positions and authority are those appointed, elected, recruited, contracted, or otherwise engaged, whether receiving remuneration or not, assigned to perform specific duties and have certain powers while performing such duties, including:

a) Civil servants and public officials;

b) Individuals holding management positions in enterprises and organizations;

c) Representatives of state capital in enterprises;

d) Other individuals assigned to perform duties and have powers while performing such duties.

2. Individuals ceasing to hold positions are those with positions and authority in one of the fields specified in Article 4 of this Circular, as provided by law, resolved by competent authorities to terminate employment or disciplined by termination of employment or retirement or transfer of work.

Article 4. List of fields under the management scope of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development where individuals with positions and authority after ceasing to hold positions may not establish, hold management and operational positions in enterprises and cooperatives

Fields where individuals with positions and authority after ceasing to hold positions in those fields may not establish, hold management and operational positions in enterprises and cooperatives include:

1. Crop cultivation field.

2. Plant protection field.

3. Livestock breeding field.

4. Veterinary field.

5. Water resources field.

6. Dike and flood control field.

7. Forestry field.

8. Forest protection field.

9. Aquaculture field.

10. Fisheries inspection field.

11. Cooperative economic development and rural development field.

12. Quality, processing, and market development field.

13. Programs, projects, and plans in the fields specified in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 and Clause 12 of this Article.

Article 5. Period during which persons holding positions and powers are not allowed to establish, hold managerial or executive positions in enterprises or cooperatives after ceasing to hold their positions

1. Within twelve months from the date of ceasing to hold their positions as decided by the competent authority, persons holding positions and powers working in the fields specified in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and Clause 12 of Article 4 of this Circular shall not be allowed to establish, hold managerial or executive positions in enterprises or cooperatives in the field they previously managed or performed tasks.

2. The period during which persons ceasing to hold their positions while being officials, civil servants, or public employees directly involved in researching, drafting, or reviewing, approving programs, projects, or plans as stipulated in Clause 13 of Article 4 of this Circular shall not be allowed to establish, hold managerial or executive positions in enterprises or cooperatives is the period until such programs, projects, or plans are completed.

Article 6. Implementation Provisions

1. This Circular takes effect from May 20, 2024.

2. During the implementation of this Circular, if there are any difficulties or new issues arising, agencies, organizations, or individuals should report them to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for consideration of amendments and supplements.

                                                                                           Minister’s SIGNATURE
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                                                                                           Nguyễn Hoàng Hiệp