Decree No. 139/2013/ND-CP on administrative penalties for violations related to exploitation and protection of waterworks; dyke management; flood and storm prevention.

 

DECREE

Provisions on administrative sanctions for violations related to exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dikes; flood and storm prevention;

administrative offenses dated March 20, 2015;

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Pursuant to the Law Torganization C"b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."pursuant to the Government's Resolution dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to the Law Xđổ action dike regulation dated November 29, 2006;June 2024;2012;

Pursuant to the Law Independence - freedom - happinessexploitation and protection of water conservancy works dated April 4, 2001;

Căn cứ Pháp lệnh ảoflood and storm prevention dated March 20, 1993 and Ordinance; lamend and supplement some articles of the Ordinance;June 2024;flood and storm prevention dated August 24, 2000;

Căn cứ Pháp lệnh "5. The pre-tax weighted average cost of capital i (%) is determined according to the formula below:Provisions on administrative sanctions for violations related to exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dikes; flood and storm prevention; 1exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dikes; flood and storm prevention. lThis Decree stipulates acts of violation, forms of administrative sanction, levels of administrative sanction, measures to remedy consequences for acts of administrative violation,supplementedpowers to impose administrative sanctions andANNEX I.A[31]powers to issue administrative violation records in the field of exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dikes; flood and storm prevention. "5. The pre-tax weighted average cost of capital i (%) is determined according to the formula below:Other acts of administrative violation in the field of exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dikes; flood and storm prevention not provided for in this Decree shall be governed by other Decrees of the Government lon administrative sanctions in the field of state management related thereto.This Circular takes effect from August 1, 2022./.This Decree applies to individuals and organizations that commit acts of administrative violation related to exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dikes; flood and storm prevention.

At the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development;

the Government issues this DecreeuFor each act of administrative violation concerning exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dikes; flood and storm prevention, the violator must bear one of the main forms of administrative sanction, which is warning or fine.ANNEX I.A[31] Depending on the nature and degree of violation, individuals and organizations committing such acts may also be subject to the following supplementary forms of administrative sanction: trRevocation of the right to use permits including: Permits for activities requiring permission within the scope of protection of water conservancy works; permits for activities related to dikes.onConfiscation of objects and means used to commit administrative violations. lIn addition to the forms of administrative sanction prescribed in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article and the remedial measures prescribed at Points a, b and i of Clause 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations, violators may also be subject to one or more of the following remedial measures:

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

1. Compelling the return of land, stone, sand, gravel illegally occupied, used, or moved.ìCompelling payment of the cost of mobilizing rescue operations.rime Minister cArticle 4. Regulations on the level of finesrime Minister cThe maximum fine for each act of administrative violation related to flood and storm prevention is 50,000,000 VND.onThe maximum fine for each act of administrative violation related to exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dikes is 100,000,000 VND.kioThe fines prescribed in this Decree apply to individuals. For the same act of administrative violation, the fine for organizations is twice the fine for individuals.

2. VIOLATIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, FORMS OF ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS AND REMEDIAL MEASURES IN THE FIELD OF EXPLOITATION AND PROTECTION OF WATER CONSERVANCY WORKSê Article 5. Violations causing obstruction to the flow of water conservancy works for Warning or a fine from 200,000 VND to 300,000 VND for one of the following acts: soaking bamboo, reed, banana leaves, wood; driving stakes; placing brushwood; planting vegetables or creating other obstructions that obstruct the flow.development Remedial measures:

1. Organizations and individuals committing administrative violations related to plant seeds, plant protection, and plant quarantine within the territory of Vietnam.

Compel restoration to the original condition for the act of violation as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.管理条例for flood and storm prevention and control.

Article 3. Forms of Administrative Sanctions and Measures to Remedy Consequences

1. For each administrative violation concerning the exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dyke and flood control, storm prevention, individuals and organizations committing such violations shall be subject to one of the following main forms of punishment: warning or fine.

2. Depending on the nature and degree of the violation, individuals and organizations committing such violations may also be subject to the following supplementary forms of punishment:

a) Revocation of the right to use permits including: permits for activities that require permission within the scope of protecting water conservancy works; permits for activities related to dykes;

b) Seizure of objects and means used to commit administrative violations.

3. In addition to the forms of punishment prescribed in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article and the measures to remedy consequences prescribed in Points a, b, and i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations, individuals and organizations committing administrative violations may also be subject to one or more of the following remedial measures:

a) Compel the return of land, gravel, sand, and pebbles illegally occupied, used, or moved;

b) Compel the payment of the amount of money spent on rescue operations.

Article 4. Regulations on the maximum finesnThe maximum fine for each administrative violation concerning flood and storm prevention and control is 50,000,000 VND.

1. The maximum fine for each administrative violation concerning the exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dykes is 100,000,000 VND.

The fines stipulated in this Decree apply to individuals. For the same administrative violation, the fine for organizations is twice the fine for individuals.

2. Determined in this Decree is the fine for individuals. For the same administrative violation, the fine for organizations is twice the fine for individuals.THE VIOLATIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, FORMS OF PUNISHMENT AND MEASURES TO REMEDY CONSEQUENCES IN THE FIELD OF EXPLOITATION AND PROTECTION OF WATER CONSERVANCY WORKSứArticle 5. Violation causing obstruction

Chapter II

to the flow of water conservancy works

Fines ranging from 200,000 VND to 300,000 VND for one of the following acts: soaking bamboo, reeds, leaves, wood; driving stakes; placing obstacles; planting vegetables or creating other obstructions that hinder the flow.in Measures to remedy consequences:Compel restoration to the original state for the violation prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

1. with water conservancy works.ồwhen the competent authority requests.amend000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to the provisions of each type of permit below:

2. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

Fines ranging from 30,000,000 VND to 50,000,000 VND for one of the following acts:ANNEX I.A[31] Building construction projects, houses within the scope of protecting dykes, except for projects serving flood, storm, and typhoon prevention, auxiliary projects, and special projects;onthis.

Article 6. Violations concerning waste disposal, discharge of wastewater into waterworkscouncillORSArticle 6. Violations concerning waste disposal, discharge of wastewater into waterworksCompel restoration to the original state for the violation prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

1. Warning or a fine from VND 250,000 to VND 500,000 for the act of disposing waste into waterworks with a volume under 01 m3³.

2. A fine from VND 500,000 to VND 1,000,000 for the act of disposing waste into waterworks with a volume from 01 m3³ to less than 05 m3³.

3. A fine from VND 1,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 for the act of disposing waste into waterworks with a volume from 05 m3³ or more.

4. A fine from VND 5,000,000 to VND 10,000,000 for the act of discharging wastewater into waterworks that require permission but without a permit with a flow rate smaller than 500 m3³a) An application form for extension or amendment of the permit;

5. A fine from VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 for the act of discharging wastewater into waterworks that require permission but without a permit with a flow rate from 500 m3³/day-night to less than 1,000 m3³a) An application form for extension or amendment of the permit;

6. A fine from VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 for the act of discharging wastewater into waterworks that require permission but without a permit with a flow rate from 1,000 m3³/day-night or more.

7. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

Order restoration to the original state for violations stipulated in Clause 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Clause 6 of this Article.

Article 7. Violations concerning operation of waterworksnationalANNEX I.A[31]

1. A fine from VND 2,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 for one of the following acts:No.A fine from VND 2,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 for one of the following acts:

a) Implementing incorrectly the contents prescribed in the operational procedures of waterworks approved by competent state authorities, except for cases stipulated in Clause 3 of this Article;ìImplementing incorrectly the contents prescribed in the operational procedures of waterworks approved by competent state authorities, except for cases stipulated in Clause 3 of this Article;

b) Operating waterworks without a task assignment.

2. A fine from VND 10,000,000 to VND 15,000,000 for the act of not establishing the operational procedures of reservoirs to submit to competent authorities for approval as prescribed.ê A fine from VND 10,000,000 to VND 15,000,000 for the act of not establishing the operational procedures of reservoirs to submit to competent authorities for approval as prescribed.

3. A fine from VND 15,000,000 to VND 20,000,000ồA fine from VND 15,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 for the act of operating reservoirs contrary to the operational procedures approved by competent authorities.

Article 8. Violations concerning the use of machinery and equipment belonging to waterworksCompel restoration to the original state for the violation prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

A fine from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 for the act of using machinery and equipment belonging to waterworks for purposes other than intended. For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;A fine from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 for the act of using machinery and equipment belonging to waterworks for purposes other than intended.

Article 9. Violations concerning the protection of waterworks safety

1. Warning or a fine from VND 200,000 to VND 400,000 for the act of occupying land within the protected area of waterworks to build shelters or stalls.

2. A fine from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 for one of the following acts:

a) Building brick kilns, lime kilns, animal sheds illegally within the protected area of waterworks;

b) Raising traquaculture illegally within the protected area of waterworks;

c) Illegally moving boundary markers or signboards of waterworks.

3. A fine from VND 10,000,000 to VND 15,000,000 for organizing illegal tourism, sports activities, or other services for business purposes within the protected area of waterworks. lA fine from VND 10,000,000 to VND 15,000,000 for organizing illegal tourism, sports activities, or other services for business purposes within the protected area of waterworks.

4. A fine of VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 shall be imposed for one of the following acts:

a) Building For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;pipelines, drainage systems, power cables, communication cables, and other constructions illegally within the protected area of waterworks;

b) Drilling, excavating geological surveys; drilling, exploring, constructing underground water extraction projects; drilling, exploring, mining minerals trillegally within the protected area of waterworks;

c) Mining soil, stone, sand, gravel, and construction materials illegally within the protected area of waterworks;

d) Building houses, bridges, retaining walls, cargo terminals, production sites, material storage areas illegally within the protected area of waterworks;

d) Disposing of waste illegally trwithin the protected area of waterworks.

5. A fine from VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 for the act of dismantling or filling up waterworks without authorization.

6. A fine from VND 50,000,000 to VND 70,000,000 for the act of using explosives illegally within the protected area of waterworks..

7. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

a) Order restoration to the original state for violations stipulated at Point b, c Clause 2; Point b, c, d Clause 4; Clause 5 and Clause 6 of this Article;

b) Order demolition of illegally constructed structures for violations stipulated at Clause 1; Point a Clause 2; Point a and Point d Clause 4 of this Article.

Article 10. Violation of regulations on controlling motor vehicles through hydraulic works

1. A fine of from VND 1,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of controlling motor vehicles exceeding the permitted load limit when passing through hydraulic works.ìExploiting soil, rocks, sand, gravel, minerals within the scope of protecting dykes.

2. A fine of from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of controlling motor vehicles to pass through hydraulic works without permission.

Article 11. Violation of provisions of permits for activities within the protection zone of hydraulic worksCompel restoration to the original state for the violation prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

1. A fine of from VND 1,000,000 to VND 2,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of conducting activities contrary to the provisions of each of the following permits: For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;Fines ranging from 50,000,000 VND to 100,000,000 VND for the act of causing explosions that harm the dyke body, except in cases of emergency where authorized persons under Article 34 of the Dyke Law decide to explode or demolish to divert floods, delay floods to protect the dyke.

a) Planting perennial trees;

b) Building pens for grazing livestock and poultry, aquaculture;

c) Conducting scientific research.

2. A fine of from VND 2,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed for one of the following acts:ANNEX I.A[31] Seize the means of violation for the violation prescribed in Point a Clause 1; Point a Clause 2; Point c Clause 3; Point b Clause 5 Article.

a) Failing to provide complete and truthful data and information about activities within the protection zone of hydraulic works and discharging wastewater into such works when requested by competent state authorities;

b) Failing to report on the process of activities within the protection zone of hydraulic works and discharging wastewater into such works when requested by competent state authorities; trCompel restoration to the original state for the violation prescribed in Points a, b, c Clause 1; Points a, b, c, đ Clause 2; Points a, b, c Clause 3; Point b Clause 5 and Clause 6 of this Article;

3. A fine of from VND 5,000,000 to VND 10,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of conducting activities contrary to the provisions of each of the following permits:.Compel the return of illegally obtained soil, rocks, sand, and gravel due to the implementation of administrative violations prescribed in Article.

a) Building works within the protection zone of hydraulic works;

b) Discharging wastewater into hydraulic works;

c) Drilling, digging exploration, geological survey; trDrilling, test drilling for underground water exploitation works;amendDrilling, test drilling, mining minerals and drilling, test drilling, extracting construction materials;

d) Building warehouses, wharfs, stockyards for loading and unloading raw materials, fuels, materials, supplies, means of transport;

d) Dumping waste;

e) Building underground works, including: Oil pipelines, power cables, communication cables, water supply and drainage pipelines;

g) Organizing business and service activities.

4. A fine of from VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of conducting activities contrary to the provisions of the permit for using explosives within the protection zone of hydraulic works. trAdditional forms of administrative punishment:

5. Suspension of the right to use the permit for a period of from 01 month to 03 months for violations stipulated in Clause 3, Clause 4 of this Article.

Obligation to restore the original condition for violations stipulated in Point a Clause 1; Points b, c, đ Clause 3 of this Article;đổ Obligation to dismantle the constructed works that do not comply with the permit for violations stipulated in Point b Clause 1; Points a, d, e Clause 3 of this Article.

6. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

a) VIOLATIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, FORMS OF PUNISHMENT AND MEASURES TO REMEDY CONSEQUENCES IN THE FIELD OF DIKE MANAGEMENT

b) Article 12. Violations of the provisions of Article 7 of the Law on Dikes

Chapter III

A fine of from VND 500,000 to VND 1,000,000 shall be imposed for one of the following acts:

Destroying wave-breaking trees protecting dikes with less than 10 trees;

1. Dumping waste within the protection zone of dikes, river banks, riverbeds with a volume exceeding 01 cubic meter;

a) Storing building materials on dikes with a volume under 01 cubic meter;

b) Illegally occupying, using, or moving earth, stones, sand, gravel reserved for flood and storm prevention and relief with a volume under 01 cubic meter;ớDestroying wave-breaking trees protecting dikes with 10 or more trees;³;

c) Dumping waste within the protection zone of dikes, river banks, riverbeds with a volume of 01 cubic meter or more;³;

d) Storing building materials on dikes with a volume of 01 cubic meter or more;³.

2. A fine of VND 1,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 shall be imposed on one of the following acts:

a) Illegally occupying, using, or moving earth, stones, sand, gravel reserved for flood and storm prevention and relief with a volume of 01 cubic meter or more;

b) d) Storing materials in riverbeds or river banks obstructing water flow and flood discharge with a volume under 10 cubic meters;³ to less than 05 m3³;

c) Dumping waste within the protection zone of dikes, river banks, riverbeds with a volume of 05 cubic meters or more;³ /second or more;

d) Storing materials in riverbeds or river banks obstructing water flow and flood discharge with a volume of 10 cubic meters or more;³ /second or more;

Digging ponds or wells within the protection zone of dikes;development Using motor vehicles exceeding the permitted load limit on dikes; d) Using motor vehicles on dikes when there is a prohibition sign in case of dike accidents or floods, storms, typhoons, except for inspection vehicles, dike protection vehicles, national defense and security vehicles, ambulances, fire engines. A fine of from VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of operating against technical standards for flood diversion structures, delaying floods, passing through dikes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the protection zone of dikes.³.

3. A fine from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 for one of the following acts:

a) Independence - freedom - happiness, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP A fine of from VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 shall be imposed for one of the following acts: trBuilding works, houses within the protection zone of dikes, except for flood prevention and relief works, auxiliary works, and special works;³ /second or more;

b) Extracting earth, stones, sand, gravel, minerals within the protection zone of dikes.³ /second or more;

c) A fine of from VND 50,000,000 to VND 100,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of causing explosions that harm the dike body, except in urgent cases where the person authorized under Article 34 of the Law on Dikes decides to explode or demolish to divert floods, delay floods to protect the dike.

d) Confiscation of the violating means for violations stipulated in Point a Clause 1; Point a Clause 2; Point c Clause 3; Point b Clause 5 of this Article;

Obligation to restore the original condition for violations stipulated in Points a, b, c Clause 1; Points a, b, c, đ Clause 2; Points a, b, c Clause 3; Point b Clause 5 and Clause 6 of this Article; trObligation to return illegally obtained earth, stones, sand, gravel due to the implementation of administrative violations stipulated in Point đ Clause 1; Point đ Clause 2 of this Article;u report. The methods for collecting data and establishing indices in the report must be implemented to ensure consistency with accounting work. Obligation to dismantle the constructed works for violations stipulated in Point a Clause 5 of this Article.

4. m d Clause 1; Point d Clause 2 Article.investorsm d Clause 1; Point d Clause 2 Article.No.This Article.

5. Compel demolition of construction projects, parts of construction projects for the violation prescribed in Point a Clause 5 of this Article.

a) Construction projects have not yet been constructed

b) Violation prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

6. Area of construction site when repairing and renovating existing projects, houses within the scope of protecting dykes and river beaches.rime Minister cWhen repairing and renovating existing projects, houses within the scope of protecting dykes and river beaches.

7. Suspension of the right to use the permit for a period of from 01 month to 03 months for violations stipulated in Clause 3, Clause 4 of this Article.

Or more when repairing and renovating existing projects, houses within the scope of protecting dykes and river beaches.onthis.

8. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

a) With the approval of the competent authority.

b) As stipulated in Clause 2 Article 28 of the Dyke Law.nationalArticle 17. Violation of regulations on mobilizing resources to protect dykes, rescue related worksFrom 100 million VND to less than 300 million VNDNot implementing the Decision of the authorized person regarding the mobilization of forces, materials, and means to protect dykes, rescue related works.developmentRestore the original state for the violation prescribed in Clause 1, Clause 2, and Clause 3 of this Article.onThe Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level has the right to:

c) Impose a warning;

Article 13. Violation of regulations on construction of houses and works at river banks where there are no existing construction works.oImpose a fine up to 5,000,000 VND;ngSeize objects and means of administrative violations with a value not exceeding the fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

1. A fine of VND 5,000,000 to VND 15,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of constructing houses and works at river banks where there are no existing construction works contrary to the provisions of Article 26 of the Law on Dikes.

2. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

Restore the original condition for the violation of the provision of Clause 1 of this Article.- Size of the stamp: 1 Apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a and b Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

Article 14. Violation of the provision of Point b, Clause 2, Article 27 of the Law on Dikes regarding expansion of construction land area when repairing and improving existing works and houses within the dike protection zone and at river banks.ANNEX I.A[31]The Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level has the right to:ANNEX I.A[31] Impose a fine up to 25,000,000 VND for administrative violations concerning flood and storm prevention and control prescribed in Chapter IV; impose a fine up to 50,000,000 VND for administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dykes prescribed in Chapter II and Chapter III of this Decree;

1. A fine of VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of illegally expanding the construction land area with less than five square meters when repairing and improving existing works and houses within the dike protection zone and at river banks.² Revoke the right to use permits for a limited period;

2. A fine of VND 5,000,000 to VND 10,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of illegally expanding the construction land area with five square meters or more when repairing and improving existing works and houses within the dike protection zone and at river banks.² Seize objects and means of administrative violations with a value not exceeding the fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;||| meteorological and hydrological works pursuant to the Ordinance on Meteorology and Hydrology dated December 2, 1994;d) Apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

3. Measures to remedy consequences:

Forced demolition of the part of the work or house for the violation of the provisions of Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 15. Violation of the provision of Clause 2, Article 28 of the Law on Dikes regarding construction and improvement of traffic works related to dikes.

1. A fine of VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of constructing and improving traffic works related to dikes without approval documents from competent authorities.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsThe Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level has the right to: within its jurisdiction.

2. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

Restore the original condition for the violation of the provision of Clause 1 of this Article.

Article 16. VANNEX I.A[31] violating the provisions in permits and approval documents for activities related to dikes.

1. A fine of VND 5,000,000 to VND 10,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of conducting activities contrary to the provisions in the permit stipulated in Article 31 of the Law on Dikes.

2. A fine of VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of conducting activities contrary to the provisions in the permit stipulated in Clause 1, Article 25; Clause 2, Clause 3, Article 26; Clause 2, Article 27 and approval documents stipulated in Clause 2, Article 28 of the Law on Dikes.amendImpose a fine up to 50,000,000 VND for administrative violations concerning flood and storm prevention and control prescribed in Chapter IV; impose a fine up to 100,000,000 VND for administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dykes prescribed in Chapter II and Chapter III of this Decree;

3. HìAdditional forms of administrative penalties:, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP Revocation of the right to use the permit for a period of one to three months for violations of the provisions of Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article.

Restore the original condition for the violation of the provisions of Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article.

4. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

Article 17. Violation of regulations on mobilizing resources for dike protection and rescue of works related to dike safety.

Seize objects and means of administrative violations;

A fine of VND 5,000,000 to VND 10,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of not implementing the decision of the competent authority on mobilizing forces, materials, and means for dike protection and rescue of works related to dike safety.- Size of the stamp: 1 d) Apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.ANNEX I.A[31] fails to implement the Decision of the competent authority regarding the mobilization of forces, materials, and means for dike protection and rescue of related works ensuring dike safety.

Chapter IV

ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATIONS, FORMS OF PENALTIES AND MEASURES TO REMEDY CONSEQUENCES IN THE FIELD OF FLOOD AND STORM PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Article 18. Violation causing damage to flood and storm prevention works.

1. A fine of VND 2,500,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of anchoring vessels, rafts, and other means of transport illegally to flood and storm prevention works.

2. A fine of VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 shall be imposed for one of the following acts:

a) Drilling, surveying, extracting soil, rock, sand, gravel, minerals, underground water illegally within the protected area of flood and storm prevention works;

b) Using flood and storm prevention works for purposes other than their intended use.

3. A fine of VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of using explosives within the protected area of flood and storm prevention works.

4. Suspension of the right to use the permit for a period of from 01 month to 03 months for violations stipulated in Clause 3, Clause 4 of this Article.

Confiscate the means of violation for the violation of the provision of Point a, Clause 2 of this Article.

5. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

Restore the original condition for the violation of the provisions of Clause 1, Clause 2 and Clause 3 of this Article.investorsimpose administrative penalties on violations stipulated in Clause 1, Clause 2, and Clause 3 of this Article.

Article 19. Violations in construction causing damage to flood and storm prevention worksinA fine of VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of constructing in violation of the provisions in the permit or approval document issued by the competent authority when carrying out activities related to flood and storm prevention works.

1. A fine of VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of constructing works that cause damage to flood and storm prevention works.amendOrder to restore the original condition for violations stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article.

2. Article 20. Violations in implementing flood and storm response measures trWarning or a fine of VND 200,000 to VND 300,000 shall be imposed for any of the following acts:

3. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

Failure to comply with the evacuation requirements of the competent authority to ensure safety;

Failure to comply with the requirements of the competent authority regarding the movement of vessels on rivers or reservoirs to prevent floods and storms, tropical depressions.

1. A fine of VND 500,000 to VND 1,000,000 shall be imposed for anchoring vessels in violation of the regulations of the competent authority to avoid and shelter from storms.

a) A fine of VND 1,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 shall be imposed for failure to comply with the requirements of the competent authority regarding the movement of vessels at sea to avoid storms, tropical depressions, or dangerous weather conditions.

b) A fine of VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed for failure to comply with the decision of the competent authority prohibiting vessels from going to sea during storms, tropical depressions, or dangerous weather conditions at sea.

2. Article 21. Violations in rescue and relief operations during flood and storm preventionồmanagementpoliciesA fine of VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed for any of the following acts:onFailure to report or reporting inaccurately the position of the vessel, number of people on board, and the status of the vessel accident when requested by the competent authority, causing costs to the search and rescue organization;

3. Failure to actively assist or failing to promptly inform other forces to rescue people and equipment in distress on the sea, river, stream, pond, or lake when conditions allow but not carried out.ồA fine of VND 5,000,000 to VND 7,000,000 shall be imposed for failure to comply with the mobilization order to perform rescue tasks without justifiable reasons.ệA fine of VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 shall be imposed for sending out emergency distress signals from vessels at sea but refusing to cooperate when rescue forces arrive, causing waste to the rescue agency.

4. Order to pay the cost of mobilizing rescue forces for violations stipulated in Point a Clause 1 of this Article.No.Article 22. Violations in mitigating the aftermath of floods and storms

A fine of VND 5,000,000 to VND 10,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of appropriating relief goods and essential supplies for affected areas due to floods and storms.

1. Order to return the appropriated goods or their value for violations stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article.

a) Article 23. Authority of the Chairman of the People's Committee trThe Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level has the right to:

b) Issue warnings;This Resolution takes effect from the date it is adopted by the National Assembly.Impose fines up to VND 5,000,000;ện Confiscate administrative violation objects and means of transportation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b Clause of this Article;nApply remedial measures prescribed in Points a and b Clause 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

2. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level has the right to:

3. Impose fines up to VND 25,000,000 for administrative violations concerning flood and storm prevention stipulated in Chapter IV; impose fines up to VND 50,000,000 for administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of waterworks and dyke projects stipulated in Chapters II and III of this Decree;

4. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

Suspend the use of permits with a validity period;developmentConfiscate administrative violation objects and means of transportation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b Clause of this Article;onthis.

d) Apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 of Article 3 of this Decree.

1. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level has the right to: For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;Impose fines up to VND 50,000,000 for administrative violations concerning flood and storm prevention stipulated in Chapter IV; impose fines up to VND 100,000,000 for administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of waterworks and dyke projects stipulated in Chapters II and III of this Decree;

2. Fines ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for the act of operating contrary to technical standards for flood diversion, delaying floods, passing through dykes, emergency overflow structures, sluices, pumping stations, boat docks within the scope of protecting dykes.

Confiscate administrative violation objects and means of transportation;

Chapter V

AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION DECISIONS AND VIOLATION RECORDS

d) Apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 of Article 3 of this Decree.

1. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) impose a fine up to five million dong;

c) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a and b of Clause 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations;

2. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) impose a fine up to twenty-five million dong for administrative violations concerning flood and storm prevention prescribed in Chapter IV; impose a fine up to fifty million dong for administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of waterworks and dikes prescribed in Chapters II and III of this Decree;

c) suspend the use of licenses with a specified term;

d) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) Apply remedial measures prescribedfinat Points a, b, i of Clause 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b of Clause 3 of Article 3 of this Decree.

3. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) impose a fine up to fifty million dong for administrative violations concerning flood and storm prevention prescribed in Chapter IV; impose a fine up to one hundred million dong for administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of waterworks and dikes prescribed in Chapters II and III of this Decree;

c) suspend the use of licenses with a specified term;

d) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation;

d) Apply remedial measures prescribedealth at the PointsANNEX I.A[31]a, b, i of Clause 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b of Clause 3 of Article 3 of this Decree.

Article 24. The administrative penalty authority of the Inspection Agency and the Heads of agencies assigned the function of specialized inspection for the exploitation and protection of waterworks; dyke works

1. Inspectors and persons assigned to perform specialized inspection tasks on tra the exploitation and protection of waterworks; dyke works while performing official duties have the right:

a) issue a warning;

b) To impose fines up to five hundred thousand dong;

c) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) To apply remedial measures prescribed in Point a Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

2. The Chief Inspector of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; the Head of the specialized inspection team of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; the Head of the specialized inspection team of the General Department of Water Resources; the Director of the Specialized Branch, the Head of the inspection team of the Specialized Branch on water resources, dyke works have the right:

a) issue a warning;

b) To impose fines up to fifty million dong for acts of administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of waterworks; dyke works as stipulated in Chapter II and Chapter III of this Decree;

c) suspend the use of licenses with a specified term;

d) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) To apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree. Record The Head of the specialized inspection team of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has the right:

3. To impose fines up to seventy million dong for acts of administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of waterworks; dyke works as stipulated in Chapter II and Chapter III of this Decree;

a) issue a warning;

b) d) To apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

c) suspend the use of licenses with a specified term;

d) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

The Head of the specialized inspection team of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Director-General of the General Department of Water Resources have the right:developmentTo impose fines up to one hundred million dong foronacts of administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of waterworks; dyke works as stipulated in Chapter II and Chapter III of this Decree;

4. d) To apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

a) issue a warning;

b) Article 25. The administrative penalty authority of the Inspection Agency and the Heads of agencies assigned the function of specialized inspection for flood prevention and typhoon controlớInspectors and persons assigned to perform specialized inspection tasks on flood prevention and typhoon control while performing official duties have the right:

c) suspend the use of licenses with a specified term;

d) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation;

The Chief Inspector of the Department, the Head of the Department's inspection team with the responsibility for flood prevention and typhoon control; the Head of the

a inspection team of the General Department, the Director of the Branch, the Head of the inspection team of the Branch assigned the function of specialized inspection for flood prevention and

1. typhoon control have the right:

a) issue a warning;

b) To impose fines up to five hundred thousand dong;

c) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) To apply remedial measures prescribed in Point a Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

2. To impose fines up to twenty-five million dong for acts of administrative violations concerning flood prevention and typhoon control as stipulated in Chapter IV of this Decree; trTo apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 ArticleNo.28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

a) issue a warning;

b) The Head of the inspection team of the Ministry with the responsibility for flood prevention and typhoon control has the right:

c) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) To impose fines up to thirty-five million dong for acts of administrative violations concerning flood prevention and typhoon control as stipulated in Chapter IV of this Decree;onTo apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

3. The Chief Inspector of the Ministry, the Director-General of the General Department assigned the function of specialized inspection for flood prevention and typhoon control have the right:ond

a) issue a warning;

b) To impose fines up to fifty million dong for acts of administrative violations concerning flood prevention and typhoon control as stipulated in Chapter IV of this Decree;

c) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) To apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

4. The Inspector General of the Ministry, the Director of the General Department, when assigned the function of specialized inspection for flood and storm prevention, has the authority to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose fines up to five billion VNDnfor administrative violations related to flood and storm prevention as stipulated in Chapter IV of this Decree;

c) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation;

d) Apply remedial measuresắprescribed in Points a, b, i of Clause 1, Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b of Clause 3, Article 3 of this Decree.

Article 26. Competence of the People's Public Security Force

1. A People's Public Security soldier performing official duties has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine of Scope of service activity 500,000 VND.

2. The Team Leader of the person specified in Clause 1 of this Article has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 1,500,000 VND.

3. The Head of the Public Security Office at the commune level has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 2,500,000 VND;

c) Confiscate contraband items and means of transport for administrative violations with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Pointdevelopmentb Clause of this Article;

d) To apply remedial measures prescribed in Point a Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

4. The Head of the Public Security Office at the district level has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 10,000,000 VND for acts of administrative violation related to flood and storm prevention and control as stipulated in Chapter IV; impose a fine up to 20,000,000 VND for acts of administrative violation related to exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dykes as stipulated in Chapters II and III of this Decree;

c) suspend the use of licenses with a specified term;

d) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) Apply measures to remedy consequences as prescribed in Point a Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

5. The Director of the Public Security Office at the provincial level has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) impose a fine up to twenty-five million dong for administrative violations concerning flood and storm prevention prescribed in Chapter IV; impose a fine up to fifty million dong for administrative violations concerning the exploitation and protection of waterworks and dikes prescribed in Chapters II and III of this Decree;

c) suspend the use of licenses with a specified term;

d) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) Apply measures to remedy consequences as prescribed in Points a, i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

6. In addition to those persons specified in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Article, those persons having authority within the People's Public Security Force who discover administrative violations in the field of exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dykes; flood and storm prevention and control within their jurisdiction and management area shall have the poweronto impose penalties according to the provisions of Article 39 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and this Decree.

Article 27. Competence of the Border Guard Force

1. A Border Guard soldier performing official duties has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 500,000 VND.

2. The Station Commander, Team Leader of the person specified in Clause 1 of this Article has the termination of validity or expiration of the contract term;d

a) issue a warning;

b) right to impose a fine up to 2,500,000 VND.

3. The Border Guard Post Commander, Border Guard Squadron Commander has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 10,000,000 VND for acts of administrative violation related to flood and storm prevention and control as stipulated in Chapter IV; impose a fine up to 20,000,000 VNDồfor acts of administrative violationon relating to exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dykes as stipulated in Chapters II and III of this Decree;

c) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) Apply measures to remedy consequences as prescribed in Point a Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

4. The Commander of the Provincial Border Guard Force, the Commander of the Subordinate Border Guard Flotilla under the Border Guard Command has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 50,000,000 VND for acts of administrative violation related to flood andNo.storm prevention and control as stipulated in Chapter IV; impose a fine up to 100,000,000 VND for acts of administrative violation related to exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dykes as stipulated in Chapters II and III of this Decree;

c) suspend the use of licenses with a specified term;

d) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation;

d) Apply measures to remedy consequences as prescribed in Points a, i Clause 1 Artonicle 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Pointsdevelopmenta, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

Article 28. Competence of the Coast Guard

The competence of the Coast Guard in imposing fines for administrative violations in the field of flood and storm prevention and control as stipulated in Chapter IV of this Decree is as follows:

1. A Coast Guard officer performing official duties has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 1,000,000 VND.

2. The Team Leader of the Coast Guard Investigation Team has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) right to impose a fine up to 2,500,000 VND.

3. The Team Leader of the Coast Guard Specialized Team, the Station Commander of the Coast Guard Station has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) impose a fine up to five million dong;

c) To apply remedial measures prescribed in Point a Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

4. The Squadron Commander of the Coast Guard Squadron has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 10,000,000 VND;

c) Confiscate contraband items and means of transport for administrative violations with a value trnot exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b Clause of this Article;

d) Apply measures to remedy consequences as prescribed in Point a Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

5. The Flotilla Commander of the Coast Guard Flotilla has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 15,000,000 VND;

c) Confiscate contraband items and means of transport for administrative violations with a value trights not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b Clause of this Article;

d) Apply measures to remedy consequences as prescribed in Point a Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

6. ốn ... tại: ...无效 The Commander of the Coast Guard Zone has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 25,000,000 VND;

c) confiscate the objects and means of administrative violation with a value not exceeding the amount of fine prescribed in Point b of this Clause;

d) Apply measures to remedy consequences as prescribed in Point a Clause 1 AronTo apply remedial measures prescribed in Points a, b, i Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

7. The Director of the Coast Guard Bureau has the right to:

a) issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 50,000,000 VND;

c) suspend the use of licenses with a specified term;

For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;Confiscate contraband items and means of transport for administrative violations;

d) Apply measures to remedy consequences as prescribed in Points a and b Clause 1 Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations and Points a, b Clause 3 Article 3 of this Decree.

Article 29. Competence to establish administrative violation records

1. Persons authorized to impose fines as provided for in Chapter V of this Decree.

2. Civil servants and officials performing official duties, tasks in the field of exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dykes; flood and storm prevention and control.

 

Chapter VI

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 30. Effective ldate ofANNEX I.A[31] ADJUSTMENT

1. this Decree takes effect from December 8, 2013.

2. This Decree replaces the following Decrees:

a) Decree No. 140/2005/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2005 of the Government on the imposition of administrative fines in the field of exploitation and protection of water conservancy works;

b) Decree No. 129/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2007 of the Government on the imposition of administrative fines regarding dykes;

c) Decree No. 04/2010/NĐ-CP dated January 15, 2010 of the Government on the imposition of administrative fines in the field of flood and storm prevention and control.

Article 31. Transitional Provisions

For administrative violations in the field of exploitation and protection of water conservancy works; dykes; flood and storm prevention and control occurring before the effective date of this Decree but discovered afterwards and still within the time limit for punishment or being examined and resolved, the provisions onFUNCTIONS, DUTIES, POWERS, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDS; DUTIES, POWERS OF THE CHAIRPERSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON (IF ANY), SECRETARY, AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDSpunishment that are advantageous to the individual or organization committing the administrative violation shall be applied.on The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development is responsible for guiding, organizing, and supervising the implementation of this Decree.

Article 32. Responsibility for Implementation

1. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of all levels of People's Committees, and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals

2. are responsible for implementing this Decree./. cIndividuals and organizations responsible for implementing this Decree./.êauthorities responsible for implementing this Decree./.