Insulting and Abusing Anti-Epidemic Forces: What Are the Penalties?
Pursuant to Point b, Clause 2, Article 20 of Decree No. 167/2013/ND-CP stipulating acts of obstructing, resisting inspection, examination, control by persons performing official duties or bribing persons performing official duties as follows:
A fine from VND 2,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 shall be imposed for any of the following acts:
- Obstructing or failing to comply with the inspection, examination, and control requirements of the persons performing official duties;
- Using words or actions to threaten, insult, or offend the honor and dignity of persons performing official duties;
Thus, for administrative sanctions related to insulting and cursing against anti-epidemic forces, the highest fine is VND 3,000,000 as per the aforementioned legal provisions. Therefore, in the current tense situation of the epidemic, individuals, as well as competent organizations, should cooperate and support each other for effective disease prevention and control.
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