Decision No. 49/2008/QĐ-BVHTTDL Issuing the Regulation on Film Content Review and Distribution Permit Issuance

Decision No. 49/2008/QĐ-BVHTTDL issues the regulation on film content review and distribution permit issuance, applicable to relevant organizations and individuals. The decision abolishes some old regulations.

Document No.49/2008/QĐ-BVHTTDL
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Signed byHoàng Tuấn Anh — Bộ trưởng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorCulture, Sports and Tourism
FieldUncategorized
Issued date09/07/2008
Effective date09/08/2008
Expiry date21/11/2023
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 49/2008/QĐ-BVHTTDL issues the regulation on film content review and distribution permit issuance, applicable to relevant organizations and individuals. The decision abolishes some old regulations.

Scope of application

Cinema Department, Director of the Office, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, organizations and individuals related to film content review and distribution permit issuance.

Key points

  • The Cinema Department Director is responsible for issuing the regulation on film content review and distribution permit issuance.
  • This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, replacing old regulations.
  • Issue various forms such as application form for distribution permit, film review form, film review record, distribution permit, decision not to allow distribution or prohibit distribution, decision to temporarily suspend or terminate distribution.
  • Abolish the Film Approval Regulation issued together with Decision No. 2455/QĐ-ĐA dated August 9, 1997, and the Provision on the Organization and Operation of the Provincial Film Approval Board issued together with Decision No. 2332/QĐ-ĐA dated August 2, 1997.
  • Relevant organizations and individuals must be responsible for implementing this Decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • What does this Decision apply to?
  • Reduce administrative burden for relevant organizations and individuals.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Decision apply to?

This Decision applies to the Cinema Department, Director of the Office, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, organizations and individuals related to film content review and distribution permit issuance.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What types of forms are issued along with this Decision?

Issue various forms such as application form for distribution permit, film review form, film review record, distribution permit, decision not to allow distribution or prohibit distribution, decision to temporarily suspend or terminate distribution.

What regulations does this Decision abolish?

Abolish the Film Approval Regulation issued together with Decision No. 2455/QĐ-ĐA dated August 9, 1997, and the Provision on the Organization and Operation of the Provincial Film Approval Board issued together with Decision No. 2332/QĐ-ĐA dated August 2, 1997.

What responsibilities do relevant organizations and individuals have?

Relevant organizations and individuals must be responsible for implementing this Decision.

Full text

MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM

AND TOURISM

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 49/2008/QD-BVHTTDL

Hanoi, July 9, 2008

Pursuant to …;

Issuing the Regulation on Film Content Review and Distribution Permit Issuance

MINISTER OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM

Pursuant to the Cinema Law dated June 29, 2006 and Decree No. 96/2007/ND-CP dated June 6, 2007 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Cinema Law;

Article 1. Other types of artistic performances

Pursuant to Decree No. 61/2002/ND-CP dated June 11, 2002 of the Government on remuneration rates;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Cinema Department.

DECISION:

Article 1. Attached to this Decision:

1. The Regulation on Film Content Review and Distribution Permit Issuance.

2. The following forms:

a) Application for Distribution Permit for Film;

b) Film Review Form;

c) Film Review Minutes;

d) Film Distribution Permit;

đ) Decision not to permit film distribution or prohibit film distribution;

e) Decision to temporarily suspend or terminate film distribution.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The Film Approval Regulation issued together with Decision No. 2455/QD-DA dated August 9, 1997 and the Provision on the Organization and Operation of Provincial Film Approval Committees issued together with Decision No. 2332/QD-DA dated August 2, 1997 of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism are hereby abolished.

Article 3. The Director of the Cinema Department, the Head of the Office, the Directors of Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism, organizations and individuals related to film content review and distribution permit issuance are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

 

 

THE MINISTER

(Signed)


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