Decree 69/2026/NĐ-CP Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of Decree No. 106/2025/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2025 by the Government on Administrative Sanctions in the Field of Fire Prevention, Firefighting, Rescue, and Emergency Response

 

DECREE

Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of Decree No. 106/2025/NĐ-CP

dated May 15, 2025 of the Government on Administrative Penalties for Violations in the Field of Fire Prevention, Firefighting, Rescue, and First Aid

Based on the Law on Organization of the Government No. 63/2025/QH15;

Based on the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses No. 15/2012/QH13 amended by Laws Nos. 54/2014/QH13, 18/2017/QH14, 67/2020/QH14, 9/2022/QH15, 11/2022/QH15, 56/2024/QH15, and 88/2025/QH15;

Based on the Law on Fire Prevention, Firefighting, Rescue, and First Aid No. 55/2024/QH15;

In accordance with the proposal of the Minister of Public Security;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 106/2025/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2025 of the Government on Administrative Penalties for Violations in the Field of Fire Prevention, Firefighting, Rescue, and First Aid.

Article 1. Amend and supplement Point i of Clause 2 as follows:

“i) An organization entrusted with direct management of a facility or operating within the scope of one facility in accordance with the law on fire prevention, firefighting, rescue, and first aid;”.

Article 2. Supplement Clauses 6, 7, and 8 after Clause 5 of Article 3 as follows:

1. Supplement Clause 6

“6. An organization or individual who commits administrative offenses multiple times for one violation within a facility under the scope of fire prevention management shall not be penalized for each administrative offense but shall be penalized for one administrative offense with aggravating circumstances.”.

2. Supplement Clause 7

“7. An organization operating within the scope of a facility, an individual renting, borrowing, or residing in a dwelling will be subject to penalties for administrative offenses specified in this Decree corresponding to the responsibilities of an organization operating within the scope of a facility, an individual renting, borrowing, or residing in a dwelling as stipulated by the law on fire prevention and firefighting, rescue, and first aid.”.

3. Supplement Clause 8

“8. The handling of administrative offenses in the field of fire prevention, firefighting, rescue, and first aid under this Decree on electronic media shall be applied according to the provisions at Article 28a and Article 28b of Decree No. 118/2021/NĐ-CP dated December 23, 2021 of the Government on Detailed Provisions for Certain Articles and Measures for Implementing the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses (amended by Decree No. 190/2025/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2025 of the Government).”.

Article 3. Amend and supplement Clause 4 of Article 5 as follows:

“4. The time when an administrative offense ceases to be committed for purposes of determining the period within which an administrative penalty may be imposed on offenses specified in Clauses 3 and 4 of this Decree is calculated from the date a competent authority issues a written notification of completion of fire safety training, business operations, rescue, and first aid according to regulations;

b) The time when an administrative offense ceases to be committed for purposes of determining the period within which an administrative penalty may be imposed on offenses specified in Clauses 1 and 2 of Article 18 of this Decree is calculated from the date a specialized management authority issues a written approval of fire safety design according to regulations;

c) The time when an administrative offense ceases to be committed for purposes of determining the period within which an administrative penalty may be imposed on offenses specified in Clauses 3 and 4 of Article 18 of this Decree is calculated from the date a specialized management authority issues a written approval of fire safety inspection results according to regulations or cessation of operations;

d) The time when an administrative offense ceases to be committed for purposes of determining the period within which an administrative penalty may be imposed on offenses specified at points (a) and (b) of Clause 9 of Article 20 of this Decree for a construction project not subject to fire safety design approval is calculated from the date the investor signs a completion inspection record or puts the construction into use according to regulations.”.

d) The time point at which the violation behavior ceases for the purpose of calculating the limitation period for administrative penalty enforcement with respect to the behavior specified in points a and b of Clause 9, Article 20 of this Decree for construction works not subject to design review for fire protection and firefighting shall be calculated from the date the investor signs the inspection completion record for the construction work segment or the completed construction work as provided by regulation."

Article 4. Amend and supplement Clause 4 of Article 6 as follows:

"4. A fine ranging from 6,000,000 VND to 8,000,000 VND shall be imposed on the entity or individual who organizes or uses objects specified in Clauses c, d, đ, e and Clause g of Paragraph 1 of Article 45 of the Fire Prevention and Control, Rescue from Disaster Law and Emergency Response while performing fire prevention and control, rescue from disaster duties but has not submitted a report on the results of business training for fire prevention and control, rescue from disaster."

Article 5. Amend and supplement certain Clauses of Article 10 as follows:

1. Amend and supplement Clause a of Paragraph 1

"a) Failing to present records related to fire prevention and control, rescue from disaster for inspection or audit on fire prevention and control;"

2. Amend and supplement Clause a of Paragraph 2

"a) Failing to arrange personnel with authority to meet with authorized personnel conducting inspections or audits after receiving notification of the inspection or decision to conduct an audit on fire prevention and control;"

Article 6. Amend and supplement certain Clauses of Article 17 as follows:

1. Amend and supplement Clause a of Paragraph 1

"a) Purchasing mandatory fire insurance with insufficient insured objects or at an incorrect level of mandatory fire insurance premium according to the regulations applicable to entities required to purchase mandatory fire insurance;"

2. Supplement Clause 5

"5. Measures for remediation:

Compel the purchase of mandatory fire insurance in accordance with regulations for the violation described in Clause a of this Paragraph."

Article 7. Amend and supplement Clause 6 of Article 18 as follows:

"6. Additional forms of administrative sanctions:

a) Suspension of operations from one month to six months for violations of the provisions set forth in Paragraph 3 of this Article;

b) Suspension of operations from three months to twelve months for violations of the provisions set forth in Paragraph 4 of this Article."

Article 8. Amend and supplement certain Clauses of Article 20 as follows:

1. Supplement Clause c of Paragraph 8

"c) Equipping mechanical firefighting, rescue equipment with insufficient quantity or failing to meet technical requirements according to regulations."

2. Amend and supplement Paragraph 12

"12. Measures for remediation:

a) Compel the provision of common fire extinguishing equipment and rudimentary demolition tools for violations described in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article;

b) Compel the provision, installation of lighting devices, emergency escape indication lights ensuring compliance with regulations for violations described in Paragraphs 3 and 5 of this Article;

c) Compel the provision of fire prevention, firefighting, rescue equipment ensuring compliance with regulations for the Firefighting and Rescue Team at the establishment, Specialized Firefighting and Rescue Team according to violations described in Paragraphs 4, 6 and 7 of this Article;

d) Compel the provision, installation of devices belonging to the fire alarm system, fire alarm system ensuring compliance with regulations for violations described in Clause a of Paragraph 8 and Clause a of Paragraph 9 of this Article;

d) Compel the provision, installation of devices belonging to the firefighting system, firefighting system ensuring compliance with regulations for violations described in Clause b of Paragraph 8 and Clause b of Paragraph 9 of this Article;

e) Compel the provision of mechanical firefighting, rescue equipment ensuring compliance with regulations for violations described in Clause c of Paragraph 8 and Clause c of Paragraph 9 of this Article."

Article 9. Amend, repeal certain Clauses of Article 21 as follows:

1. Amend and supplement Clause 2

"2. A fine ranging from 3,000,000 VND to 5,000,000 VND shall be imposed for one or more of the following acts:

a) Failing to maintain sufficient quantity or failing to meet technical requirements of commonly used firefighting equipment and rudimentary demolition tools already provided;

b) Failing to maintain water reserves for fire extinguishing according to regulations."

2. Repeal Clause 8.

3. Amend and supplement certain points of Clause 9

a) Amend and supplement Point b

"b) Compel the maintenance of sufficient quantity, technical requirements for commonly used firefighting equipment, rudimentary demolition tools, water reserves for fire extinguishing for violations described in Clause 2 of this Article;"

b) Amend and supplement Point d

"d) Compel the maintenance of devices belonging to the fire alarm system, fire alarm system for violations described in Clause a of Paragraph 4 and Clause a of Paragraph 6 of this Article;"

c) Amend and supplement Point e

"e) Compel the maintenance of devices belonging to the firefighting system, firefighting system for violations described in Clause b of Paragraph 4 and Clause b of Paragraph 6 of this Article."

Article 10. Abolish Paragraph 6 of Article 23.

Article 11. Amend and supplement certain paragraphs of Article 24 as follows:

1. Abolish Paragraph 3.

2. Amend and supplement Paragraph 6

“6. Supplementary form of administrative penalty:

Suspension of operations for a period from one month to three months in respect of the violation of the provisions set forth at Point b, Paragraph 5 of this Article.”.

3. Amend and supplement certain points of Paragraph 7

a) Amend and supplement Point d

“d) Compel maintenance or installation of escape routes or evacuation routes in rooms, areas, buildings, structures for the violation of the provisions set forth at Point a, Paragraph 4 and Point a, Paragraph 5 of this Article;”.

b) Supplement Point đ

“đ) Compel assurance of sufficient escape routes or evacuation routes in rooms, areas, buildings, structures for the violation of the provisions set forth at Point b, Paragraph 4 and Point b, Paragraph 5 of this Article.”.

Article 12. Amend and supplement certain paragraphs of Article 25 as follows:

1. Amend and supplement Paragraph 2

“2. A fine from five million to seven million Vietnamese dong for the violation of maintaining fire-resistant materials or fire doors or fire partitions or fire curtains or fire screens or fire-retardant materials that have been installed.”.

2. Amend and supplement Paragraph 4

“4. A fine from twenty million to twenty-five million Vietnamese dong for the violation of maintaining fire protection distances between buildings, structures.”.

3. Amend and supplement Paragraph 5

“5. A fine from thirty million to forty million Vietnamese dong for the violation of installation or provision of fire-resistant materials or fire doors or fire partitions or fire curtains or fire screens or fire-retardant materials.”.

4. Amend and supplement Paragraph 8

“8. Supplementary form of administrative penalty:

Suspension of operations for a period from one month to three months in respect of the violation of the provisions set forth at Paragraph 6 of this Article.”.

5. Amend and supplement certain points of Paragraph 9

a) Amend and supplement Point b

“b) Compel maintenance or installation of fire-resistant materials or fire doors or fire partitions or fire curtains or fire screens or fire-retardant materials for the violation of the provisions set forth at Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 5 of this Article;”;

b) Amend and supplement Point c

“c) Compel maintenance of fire protection distances for the violation of the provisions set forth at Paragraph 4 of this Article;”;

c) Abolish Point d of Paragraph 9.

Article 13. Amend and supplement Article 29 as follows:

“Article 29. Authority to issue a record of administrative offense

1. The authority empowered to impose penalties as provided in Articles 30 to 36a of this Decree has the authority to issue a record of administrative offense for violations that have been defined under Article 37 of this Decree.

2. Persons entrusted with inspection and supervision, civil servants, or staff members of the agencies specified in Articles 30 and 36a of this Decree, while performing official duties within their scope of authority and assigned tasks, have the authority to issue a record of administrative offense for violations falling under their jurisdiction.”.

Article 14. Amend and supplement Paragraph 1 of Article 30 as follows:

“1. The People's Committee Chair at commune, ward, special district (hereinafter collectively referred to as the commune) has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to twenty-five million Vietnamese dong;

c) Suspend operations for a limited period of time;

d) Seize contraband items in violation of administrative offenses;

đ) Apply remedial measures as provided at Points a and k, Paragraph 1 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.”.

Article 15. Amendment and Supplement to Article 31 as follows:

“Article 31. Powers of the People's Public Security in Administrative Violation Penalties

1. A people's public security soldier performing official duties has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 5,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause.

2. The commander of a motorized police unit at the platoon level has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 10,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, point a of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

3. The chief of a police station, commander of a motorized police unit at the battalion level, waterway team leader, station chief, or team leader has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 15,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Suspend operations for a limited period;

d) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

e) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

4. The chief of a police station has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 25,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Suspend operations for a limited period;

d) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

e) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

5. The head of a specialized unit within the Department of Public Security Administration for Social Order Management including: Head of the Guidance and Management Unit for Firearms, Explosives, Hazardous Materials, and Supporting Equipment; Head of the Guidance and Management Unit for Industries and Occupations Subject to Licensing for Safety and Order and Seals; Head of a specialized unit within the Department of Traffic Police including: Head of the Guidance and Propaganda, Investigation, and Accident Handling Unit; Head of the Registration and Inspection Unit; Head of the Training, Examination, and Management of Driver's Licenses Unit; Head of the Patrol and Control Unit for Road and Rail Transport; Head of the Guidance and Coordination Unit; Waterway Team Leader; The head of a specialized unit within the Department of Fire Safety and Rescue including: Head of the Prevention and Control Unit; Head of the Approval for Fire Safety and Rescue; Head of the Rescue and Disaster Response Unit; Head of the Science, Technology, and Inspection Unit for Firefighting Equipment and Rescue; Head of the Provincial Public Security Bureau including: Head of the Unit for Public Security Administration for Social Order Management, Traffic Police, Motorized Police, and Fire Safety and Rescue have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 40,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Suspend operations for a limited period;

d) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

e) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

6. The director of a provincial public security bureau has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 50,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Revoke the right to use permits as design approval documents for fire safety and rescue, and acceptance verification documents for fire safety and rescue;

d) Suspend operations for a limited period;

e) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

f) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

7. The director of the Department of Public Security Administration for Social Order Management, the director of the Department of Traffic Police, and the director of the Department of Fire Safety and Rescue have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 50,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Revoke the right to use permits as design approval documents for fire safety and rescue, and acceptance verification documents for fire safety and rescue;

d) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

e) Suspend operations for a limited period;

f) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.”.

Article 16. Amendment and Supplement to Article 32 as follows:

“Article 32. Competent Authority for Administrative Violation Penalties of Border Guard Force

1. A border guard soldier performing official duties has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 2,500,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause.

2. The station commander or team leader of the person specified in clause 1 has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 5,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, point a of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

3. The team leader of the special task force against drugs and crimes under the special task force against drugs and crimes has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 7,500,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

4. The station commander of the border defense detachment, fleet commander of the maritime border guard force, or commander of the border guard port command post has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 15,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

5. The special task force commander under the drug and crime prevention bureau of the border guard command has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 25,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

6. The commander of the border guard command post, fleet commander of the maritime border guard force, or director of the drug and crime prevention bureau under the border guard command has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 50,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Revoke the right to use permits for fire safety design review documents, and fire safety inspection approval documents;

f) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.”

Article 17. Amendment and Supplement to Article 33 as follows:

“Article 33. Competent Authority for Administrative Violation Penalties of Forestry

1. A forestry officer performing official duties has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 2,500,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause.

2. The station commander of the forestry station has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 10,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

3. The district forestry officer or team leader of the mobile forest protection and fire prevention team has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 15,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

4. The director of the regional forestry bureau or team leader of the special task force under the Forestry and Forest Protection Bureau; the director of the forestry and forest protection sector within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 25,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

5. The director of the Forestry and Forest Protection Bureau has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 50,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the fine amount specified in point b of this clause;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Apply remedial measures as stipulated in paragraph 1, points a and k of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.”

Article 18. Amendment and Supplement to Article 34 as follows:

“Article 34. Powers of the Coast Guard to Impose Administrative Penalties

1. A Coast Guard officer performing official duties has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 2,500,000;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding twice the amount of the fine specified in point b of this clause.

2. The Chief of the Coast Guard Station under the Coastal Zone Coast Guard Office has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 10,000,000;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding twice the amount of the fine specified in point b of this clause;

d) Apply remedial measures as provided for in points a and k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

3. The Director of the Coastal Zone Coast Guard Office under the Department of Fisheries and Coast Guard; the Director of the Office responsible for fisheries, coast guard matters under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 25,000,000;

c) Confiscate contraband;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

k) Apply remedial measures as provided for in points a and k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

4. The Director of the Department of Fisheries and Coast Guard has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 50,000,000;

c) Confiscate contraband;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

k) Apply remedial measures as provided for in points a and k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.”

Article 19. Amendment and Supplement to Article 35 as follows:

“Article 35. Powers of the Maritime Police to Impose Administrative Penalties

1. A Maritime Police officer performing official duties has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 2,500,000;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding twice the amount of the fine specified in point b of this clause.

2. The Team Leader of the Maritime Police Operational Team has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 5,000,000;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding twice the amount of the fine specified in point b of this clause.

3. The Team Leader of the Maritime Police Operational Team, Chief of the Maritime Police Station has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 10,000,000;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding twice the amount of the fine specified in point b of this clause;

d) Apply remedial measures as provided for in point a of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

4. The Squadron Leader of the Maritime Police Squadron has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 15,000,000;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding twice the amount of the fine specified in point b of this clause;

d) Apply remedial measures as provided for in points a and k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

5. The Commander of the Maritime Police Squadron, Team Leader of the Maritime Police Reconnaissance Team, Team Leader of the Maritime Police Special Task Force combating drug trafficking under the Vietnam Maritime Police has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 25,000,000;

c) Confiscate contraband;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

k) Apply remedial measures as provided for in points a and k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

6. The Commander of the Coastal Zone Command, Director of the Department of Operational and Legal Affairs under the Vietnam Maritime Police has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 40,000,000;

c) Confiscate contraband;

d) Apply remedial measures as provided for in points a and k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

7. The Commander of the Vietnam Maritime Police has the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to VND 50,000,000;

c) Confiscate contraband;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

k) Apply remedial measures as provided for in points a and k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.”.

Article 20. Amending and Supplementing Article 36 as follows:

“Article 36. Authority to Impose Administrative Penalties by Inspectors

1. Inspectors of the Ministries: Defense, Public Security have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 5,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband with a value not exceeding two times the amount of the fine specified in point b of this clause.

2. Heads of inspection teams from agencies: Fire and Rescue Bureau, Provincial Public Security have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 25,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband and means of violation;

d) Apply remedial measures as specified in point a and point k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

3. Chief Inspectors of the Fire and Rescue Bureau, Chief Inspectors of Defense, Chief Inspectors of Provincial Public Security have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 40,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband and means of violation;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Apply remedial measures as specified in point a and point k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

4. Chief Inspectors of Ministries: Defense, Public Security; Heads of inspection teams established by Chief Inspectors of Ministries: Defense, Public Security have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 50,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband and means of violation;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Apply remedial measures as specified in point a and point k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

5. Heads of Departments: Construction, Industry, Agriculture and Environment have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 40,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband and means of violation;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Apply remedial measures as specified in point a and point k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

6. Directors of the Insurance Supervision and Management Bureau; Heads of specialized agencies under Ministries: Construction, Industry, Agriculture and Environment have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 50,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband and means of violation;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Apply remedial measures as specified in point a and point k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

Article 21. Supplementing Article 36a as follows:

“Article 36a. Authority of Heads of Agencies Implementing State Management Functions

1. Directors of Departments: Construction, Industry, Agriculture and Environment have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 40,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband and means of violation;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Apply remedial measures as specified in point a and point k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

2. Directors of the Insurance Supervision and Management Bureau; Heads of specialized agencies under Ministries: Construction, Industry, Agriculture and Environment have the authority to:

a) Issue a warning;

b) Impose a fine up to 50,000,000 Vietnamese dong;

c) Confiscate contraband and means of violation;

d) Temporarily suspend operations;

e) Apply remedial measures as specified in point a and point k of paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Law on Handling Administrative Offenses.

Article 22. Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of Article 37 as follows:

Article 23. Implementation Provisions

1. This Decree takes effect from April 20, 2026.

2. The Minister, Heads of agencies at the ministerial level, heads of agencies under the Government, Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and cities, and relevant organizations, entities, and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.

Article 24. Transitional Provisions

1. For administrative violations in the field of fire prevention, firefighting, rescue, and disaster relief that occurred and ended before the effective date of this Decree but were discovered after such date and had not yet exceeded the penalty period or were under consideration when this Decree took effect, the provisions of the Government Decree on penalties for administrative violations effective at the time of the violation shall be applied to handle the case.

For administrative violations in the field of fire prevention, firefighting, rescue, and disaster relief that occurred before the effective date of this Decree but were still ongoing when this Decree took effect, the provisions of this Decree shall be applied to handle the case.

2. For penalty decisions for administrative violations issued or fully implemented before the effective date of this Decree, if the organization or individual penalized is still lodging a complaint, the provisions on penalties for administrative violations at the time of issuance of the penalty decision shall be applied to resolve the matter.