Decree No. 122/SL supplements Article 1 of Decree No. 26-SL dated April 25, 1949 on the prosecution of violations of trade regulations, providing that the Provincial Anti-French Administration Committee has the authority to confiscate goods without bringing them before a court if their value is up to 2,000 Vietnamese đồng and the accused does not appeal.
Scope of application
Provincial Anti-French Administration Committee, Department of Economy
Key points
- The Provincial Anti-French Administration Committee → may confiscate goods from violations of trade regulations without bringing them before a court if their value is up to 2,000 Vietnamese đồng and the accused does not appeal (Article 1)
- The Department of Economy → must be consulted prior to the Provincial Anti-French Administration Committee's decision to confiscate goods (Article 1)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhancing effectiveness in handling violations of trade regulations, reducing the workload of court trials
- Violations may result in the confiscation of goods without going through complex legal procedures
❓ Frequently asked questions
In what circumstances can the Provincial Anti-French Administration Committee confiscate goods?
If the value of the goods is up to 2,000 Vietnamese đồng and the accused does not appeal, after consulting with the Department of Economy (Article 1)
What role does the Department of Economy play in the confiscation of goods?
Must be consulted prior to the Provincial Anti-French Administration Committee's decision to confiscate goods (Article 1)
Full text
DECREE
NO.: 122/SL DATE: OCTOBER 21, 1949
OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
CHAIRMAN
GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to Decree No. 222-SL dated August 20, 1948 prohibiting all trade with the enemy,
Pursuant to Decree No. 257-SL dated November 19, 1948 and subsequent amendments by Decree No. 26-SL dated April 25, 1949 regarding prosecution of violations of commercial regulations,
Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Economy,
In accordance with a resolution of the Council of Ministers after consultation with the Standing Committee of the National Assembly,
ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE:
Article 1- The following paragraph is hereby added at the end of Article 1 of Decree No. 26-SL dated April 25, 1949 regarding prosecution of violations of commercial regulations:
"In cases where it is deemed unimportant and the defendant does not appeal, the Anti-French Resistance Administrative Committee of the province, after consulting with the Department of Economy, may determine confiscation without bringing the case to court if the value of contraband goods is 2,000 dong or less. Confiscated goods will be distributed according to current regulations."
Article 2- The Ministers of Economy and Justice shall implement this Decree accordingly./.
Ho Chi Minh
(Signed)
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