Decree No. 29/2005/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law

Decree No. 29/2005/L-CTN announces the Environmental Protection Law, which was passed by the National Assembly, Session XI on November 29, 2005. This Law stipulates measures for protecting and improving environmental quality.

Document No.29/2005/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch
Updated29/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date12/12/2005
Effective date20/02/2006
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 29/2005/L-CTN announces the Environmental Protection Law, which was passed by the National Assembly, Session XI on November 29, 2005. This Law stipulates measures for protecting and improving environmental quality.

Key points

  • The Environmental Protection Law applies to organizations and individuals engaged in environmental protection activities.
  • Organizations and individuals must comply with regulations on waste management, pollution control, and environmental quality improvement.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Establishes a legal basis for environmental protection, contributing to enhancing the quality of life for citizens.
  • Requires businesses to comply with waste management and pollution control regulations, increasing operational costs.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Environmental Protection Law apply to?

This Law applies to organizations and individuals engaged in environmental protection activities.

What regulations must businesses comply with under this Law?

Businesses must manage waste and control pollution according to the provisions of the Law. Article 15 specifies the determination of emission sources, while Clause 2 of Article 34 requires businesses to implement environmental monitoring.

When does the Environmental Protection Law come into effect?

This Law was passed by the National Assembly on November 29, 2005, but it does not specify the effective date.

Are there specific penalties outlined in the Environmental Protection Law?

This document does not specify specific penalty amounts. Penalties will be detailed in subsequent implementing guidelines.

What contents does the Environmental Protection Law include?

This Law includes provisions on waste management, pollution control, and environmental quality improvement. Businesses must comply with regulations regarding the identification of emission sources (Article 15) and environmental monitoring (Clause 2 of Article 34).

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 29/2005/L-CTN  

Hanoi, December 12, 2005

ORDER

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 on Environmental Protection.

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 11th Term, 8th Session, on November 29, 2005./.

 

PRESIDENT

 

(Signed)

 

Tran Duc Luong

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