The Penalty for Circulating LPG Cylinders Without Occupational Safety Technical Inspection

Based on Point b, Clause 2, Article 41 of Decree 99/2020/ND-CP, it is stipulated as follows:

"2. A fine ranging from VND 20,000,000 to VND 40,000,000 shall be imposed for any of the following violations regarding the conditions of LPG cylinders (including mini LPG cylinders) circulating in the market:

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b) Circulating LPG cylinders in the market that do not comply with technical standards or LPG cylinders that have not been inspected for labor safety as prescribed."

Additionally, according to Article 5 of this Decree, it is stipulated: The fine levels stipulated in Chapters II, III, and IV of this Decree are the fine levels applied to organizations. In case the administrative violation is committed by an individual, the fine shall be half the fine stipulated for organizations.

Since Article 41 falls under Chapter IV, the above fine applies to organizations.

Thus, according to the above regulation, any organization that circulates LPG cylinders in the market without technical labor safety inspection as prescribed shall be fined from VND 20,000,000 to VND 40,000,000. Additionally, they will be required to recall the LPG cylinders that do not meet market circulation conditions (Clause 3 of this Article).

Respectfully!