Decree No. 06/2004/L-CTN On the promulgation of the Ordinance by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly

Decree No. 06/2004/L-CTN of the President promulgating the Animal Health Ordinance, which was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly. This document stipulates animal health management and disease prevention for animals.

Document No.06/2004/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch
Updated30/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date12/05/2004
Effective date25/05/2004
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 06/2004/L-CTN of the President promulgating the Animal Health Ordinance, which was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly. This document stipulates animal health management and disease prevention for animals.

Key points

  • The Animal Health Ordinance → regulates animal health management and disease prevention for animals → applies to organizations and individuals operating in the field of animal health and disease prevention.
  • Those permitted to operate veterinary drug businesses → must have a certificate of business conditions → specific fees or timeframes are not specified.
  • Individuals or organizations violating regulations on animal health management → shall be subject to administrative penalties → the maximum fine is 50 million VND, pursuant to Article 13 of the Animal Health Ordinance.
  • Operating veterinary service businesses → must register with the competent veterinary authority → specific timeframes or fees are not specified.
  • Individuals or organizations violating regulations on disease prevention for animals → shall be subject to administrative penalties → the maximum fine is 100 million VND, pursuant to Article 14 of the Animal Health Ordinance.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Minimizing the risk of spreading animal diseases, protecting human health and food safety.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses operating veterinary drug and veterinary service businesses in complying with regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who is allowed to operate veterinary drug businesses?

Individuals or organizations wishing to operate veterinary drug businesses must have a certificate of business conditions as prescribed in Article 12 of the Animal Health Ordinance.

What is the maximum penalty for violations of animal health management?

The maximum penalty for violations of animal health management is 50 million VND, pursuant to Article 13 of the Animal Health Ordinance.

What must individuals or organizations operating veterinary service businesses do?

Individuals or organizations operating veterinary service businesses must register with the competent veterinary authority, as prescribed in Article 15 of the Animal Health Ordinance.

What is the maximum penalty for violations of disease prevention for animals?

The maximum penalty for violations of disease prevention for animals is 100 million VND, pursuant to Article 14 of the Animal Health Ordinance.

When does the Animal Health Ordinance take effect?

The Animal Health Ordinance takes effect from the date of promulgation, specifically May 12, 2004, pursuant to Decree No. 06/2004/L-CTN of the President.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

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Number: 06/2004/L-CTN

Hanoi, May 12, 2004

ORDER

REGARDING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

On the basis of Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the National Assembly, Session 10, Term X;

BASED ON Article 19 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 51 of the Law on Legislative Activities.

NOW PROMULGATES:

Ordinance on Veterinary Medicine.

Passed by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Term XI, on April 29, 2004./.

 

 

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

(signed)


Tran Duc Luong

 

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