Decree No. 03/2015/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law

Decree No. 03/2015/L-CTN of the President announcing the Veterinary Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 19, 2015. This Law regulates veterinary activities and pet management to protect human health and the environment.

Document No.03/2015/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated24/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldVeterinary Medicine
Issued date03/07/2015
Effective date03/07/2015
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 03/2015/L-CTN of the President announcing the Veterinary Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 19, 2015. This Law regulates veterinary activities and pet management to protect human health and the environment.

Key points

  • The Veterinary Law applies to organizations and individuals engaged in veterinary activities and pet management.
  • Organizations and individuals must comply with registration and issuance of veterinary practice permits as stipulated in Article 12 of the Law.
  • Citizens are required not to buy, sell, transport, or use pets without valid documentation as provided for in Article 34.
  • Veterinary authorities have the right to inspect, supervise, and handle violations as prescribed in Article 52 of the Law.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Protecting human health and the environment through effective pet management.
  • Negative impact: It may cause difficulties for businesses operating in the veterinary field if they fail to comply with licensing requirements.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How do individuals apply for a veterinary practice permit?

According to Article 12 of the Law, individuals or organizations wishing to engage in veterinary activities must register and obtain a permit in accordance with the regulations.

Will citizens be fined for buying or selling pets without proper documentation?

According to Article 34 of the Law, citizens will be subject to penalties for buying, selling, transporting, or using pets without proper documentation.

What inspection and supervision rights do veterinary authorities have?

According to Article 52 of the Law, veterinary authorities have the right to conduct inspections, supervision, and handle violations as prescribed.

To which fields does the Veterinary Law apply?

The Veterinary Law applies to organizations and individuals engaged in veterinary activities and pet management as stipulated in Article 1 of the Law.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 03/2015/L-CTN Hanoi, July 3, 2015

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

____

 

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

On the basis of Article 88 and Article 91 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;

Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 57 of the Law on the Issuance of Legal Normative Documents,

NOW PROMULGATE

Law on Veterinary Medicine

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 13th term, 9th session, on June 19, 2015./.

CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Truong Tan Sang

Original document (PDF)

Open PDF in a new tab ↗

Relations map

03/2015/L-CTN
Decree No. 03/2015/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law
In effect

Click a document to open. A red border = a relation that changes validity.