Decree No. 26/2003/L-CTN promulgates the Construction Law, which regulates construction activities in Vietnam. It applies to organizations and individuals involved in the construction sector.
Scope of application
Organizations and individuals involved in the construction sector, including investors, contractors, design consultants, construction project management, and state management agencies for construction.
Key points
- Investors → must carry out construction permit procedures in accordance with the provisions of the law
- Contractors → may not commence construction work without signing a contract with the investor
- Design consultants → must have a professional certificate and be responsible for the quality of the design
- State management agencies for construction → perform functions of management, inspection, and supervision of construction activities
- Violations of the Construction Law → shall be subject to administrative fines up to a maximum of 1 billion VND
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Strengthening state management of construction, ensuring the quality of projects and labor safety.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses in implementing administrative procedures.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What must investors do before construction?
Investors must apply for a construction permit in accordance with the provisions of the law. (Article 12)
Can contractors start construction?
No, contractors can only commence construction after signing a contract with the investor. (Article 34)
What certificates are required for design consultants?
Design consultants must have a professional certificate and be responsible for the quality of the design. (Article 21)
What does the state management agency do?
The state management agency performs functions of management, inspection, and supervision of construction activities. (Article 45)
How are violations of the Construction Law punished?
Violations of the Construction Law will be subject to administrative fines up to a maximum of 1 billion VND. (Article 78)
Full text
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PRESIDENT OF THE STATE |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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Number: 26/2003/L-CTN |
Hanoi, December 10, 2003 |
ORDER
REGARDING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION LAW
PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
BASED ON 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 Session of the Xth National Assembly;
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:
The Construction Law.
Was passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Session XI, fourth session on November 26, 2003./.
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