Is It Necessary to Muzzle Dogs When Taking Them for a Walk?
According to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 2 of Decree 04/2020/ND-CP:
A fine ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 2,000,000 shall be imposed for the act of not muzzling dogs, not leashing dogs, or not having a person manage the dog when taking the dog to public places.
In addition, according to Clause 4, Article 23 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations 2012, the principles for imposing fines are prescribed as follows:
The specific fine for an administrative violation act is the average level of the fine frame specified for that act; if there are mitigating circumstances, the fine can be reduced but not below the minimum level of the fine frame; if there are aggravating circumstances, the fine can be increased but not exceeding the maximum level of the fine frame.
Thus, in your case, the fine will be: (1,000,000 + 2,000,000) / 2 = VND 1,500,000.
Therefore, you are reasonably fined VND 1,500,000.
In conclusion, not muzzling dogs when going out will be administratively penalized with a fine of VND 1,500,000 in normal circumstances.
Respectfully!
