Decree No. 16/2005/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law

Decree No. 16/2005/L-CTN announces the Law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Minerals Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 14, 2005.

Document No.16/2005/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch
Updated29/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date27/06/2005
Effective date27/06/2005
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 16/2005/L-CTN announces the Law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Minerals Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 14, 2005.

Key points

  • The Law applies to organizations and individuals engaged in mineral extraction and utilization activities.
  • New regulations on management and granting permits for mineral extraction are included in the Law.
  • The Law stipulates the responsibilities of competent state agencies in implementing management and supervision measures for mineral extraction activities.
  • Enterprises and individuals need to comply with new conditions and procedures to obtain mineral extraction permits.
  • The Law provides sanctions for violations in mineral extraction activities.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Improved management and effective use of mineral resources, environmental protection.
  • Negative impact: Increased costs for enterprises during the permit application process for mineral extraction.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Law apply to?

The Law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Minerals Law applies to organizations and individuals engaged in mineral extraction and utilization activities.

What provisions are there regarding the procedures for granting mineral extraction permits?

The Law stipulates that enterprises and individuals must comply with new conditions and procedures to obtain mineral extraction permits.

Are there any sanctions for violations in mineral extraction activities?

The Law stipulates sanctions for violations in mineral extraction activities, specifically the management and supervision measures implemented by competent state agencies.

When does this Law come into effect?

The Law was passed by the National Assembly on June 14, 2005.

Full text

ORDER OF THE STATE PRESIDENT

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

 

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;

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

Pursuant to Article 50 of the Law on Legislative Regulatory Documents;

 

NOW PROMULGATES:

 

Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Minerals Law.

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Session XI, Seventh Meeting, on June 14, 2005./.

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