Decree No. 163/SL of 1950 restricts the slaughter of cattle and buffalo to protect livestock resources serving agricultural production during the resistance period. The document stipulates conditions and procedures for permitting the slaughter of cattle and buffalo, as well as measures to penalize illegal acts.
Scope of application
Citizens, competent authorities
Key points
- Citizens → shall not arbitrarily slaughter cattle and buffalo → must comply with regulations set by the Joint Decree of the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Agriculture (Article 2)
- Persons slaughtering cattle and buffalo illegally → shall be fined from 1,000đ to 10,000đ → repeat offenses will result in double fines and imprisonment for one to six months or either penalty (Article 3)
- Fines must be paid into the national treasury, confiscated items sold to public funds (Article 3)
- Persons reporting illegal slaughter of cattle and buffalo → shall receive a reward equal to one-fifth of the proceeds from the sale of confiscated items (Article 3)
- Decree No. 144-SL of 1948 and any regulations conflicting with this decree are hereby abolished (Article 4)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Restricting the slaughter of cattle and buffalo helps protect livestock resources, promoting agricultural production
- Strengthen state management over slaughtering cattle and buffalo, preventing illegal acts
- Creates difficulties for citizens in freely using their property
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who is permitted to slaughter cattle and buffalo?
Citizens are only allowed to slaughter cattle and buffalo according to regulations set by the Joint Decree of the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Agriculture.
How are illegal acts concerning the slaughter of cattle and buffalo penalized?
Persons slaughtering cattle and buffalo illegally shall be fined from 1,000đ to 10,000đ; repeat offenses will result in double fines and imprisonment for one to six months or either penalty.
Where must the fine be paid?
Fines must be paid into the national treasury.
How are confiscated items handled?
Confiscated items shall be sold to public funds, with one-fifth of the proceeds used as a reward for informants.
Full text
DECREE-LAW
OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
NO. 163/SL DATED November 17, 1950
THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to the resolution of the Council of Ministers dated November 14, 1945 establishing the Ministry of Agriculture;
Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 144-SL dated March 2, 1948 prohibiting the slaughter of cattle during the resistance period;
Considering the need for resistance and protection of cattle for agricultural purposes;
Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture;
In accordance with the resolution of the Council of Ministers after consultation with the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;
ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW:
Article 1
To promote rational livestock farming, benefiting increased production and conforming to the general policy of thrift, it is hereby restricted to slaughter cattle throughout the country.
Article 2
A joint decree by the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Agriculture shall establish regulations permitting the slaughter of cattle.
Article 3
Persons who illegally slaughter cattle shall be fined from VND 1,000 to 10,000. Repeat offenders shall be subject to double fines and imprisonment for one to six months, or either penalty.
Fines shall be paid into the national treasury.
Seized contraband will be sold, with one-fifth of the proceeds used as a reward for those who assist authorities in uncovering illegal cattle slaughter.
Article 4
Decree-Law No. 144-SL dated March 2, 1948 and any regulations inconsistent with this decree are hereby repealed.
Article 5
The Ministers of Interior, Justice, and Agriculture shall enforce this decree-law accordingly.
Ho Chi Minh
(Signed)
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