Decree No. 14/2012/L-CTN Announcing the Advertising Law

Decree No. 14/2012/L-CTN announcing the Advertising Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 21, 2012. This Law regulates advertising activities within the country.

Document No.14/2012/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated25/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date02/07/2012
Effective date02/07/2012
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 14/2012/L-CTN announcing the Advertising Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 21, 2012. This Law regulates advertising activities within the country.

Key points

  • The Advertising Law applies to organizations and individuals conducting or managing advertising activities on the territory of Vietnam.
  • Advertising includes products, services, ideas, images, sounds, videos, and any other means of communication.
  • The Law stipulates the responsibilities of those subject to advertising, requiring them to comply with regulations regarding the content, form, time, and location of advertisements.
  • For state management agencies, the Law provides the authority to inspect, supervise, and impose administrative penalties for violations in the field of advertising.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps protect consumer interests through restrictions on deceptive and harmful advertising.
  • Negative impact: May create procedural burdens for businesses that must comply with numerous regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Advertising Law apply to?

The Advertising Law applies to organizations and individuals conducting or managing advertising activities on the territory of Vietnam.

Are there provisions regarding the content of advertisements?

Yes, the Law stipulates that advertisement content must comply with regulations concerning authenticity, accuracy, and appropriateness.

Are there specific fines outlined in the Advertising Law?

The Law does not specify specific fines but provides for the authority of state management agencies to inspect, supervise, and impose administrative penalties for violations.

When did the Advertising Law come into effect?

The Advertising Law was passed by the National Assembly on June 21, 2012, but the specific date when it came into force is not mentioned in the text.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

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Number: 14/2012/L-CTN Hanoi, July 2, 2012

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

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CHAIRMAN

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 Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;

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

On the basis of Article 57 of the Law on Legislative Documents;

NOW PROMULGATE

Advertising Law

Passed by the Thirteenth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its third session on June 21, 2012./.

CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Truong Tan Sang

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