Vietnam: Modifying original specifications of the LPG bottle shall be fined severely

Specifically, according to Article 53 of Decree No. 99/2020/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government, penalties for violations against regulations on production and repair of LPG bottles and production of mini LPG bottles are as follows:

- A fine ranging from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000 shall be imposed for failure to declare conformity of LPG bottles or mini LPG bottles as prescribed.

- A fine ranging from VND 40,000,000 to VND 60,000,000 shall be imposed for any of the following violations:

+ Failure to prepare records for LPG bottles and mini LPG bottles as prescribed;

+ Putting LPG bottles with the same serial numbers on the market;

+ Repairing LPG bottles of unknown origin.

- A fine ranging from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000 shall be imposed for any of the following acts of violations that changes the original shape, structure or weight of an LPG bottle without reaching a legal agreement with the LPG bottle owner:

+ Replacing the handle;

+ Eroding or changing the logo;

+ Welding more metals;

+ Swapping the valves on the top of the LPG bottle;

+ Modifying original specifications of the LPG bottle or other acts of violations resulting in the change of the initial shape, structure or weight of the LPG bottle.

In addition to fines, additional measures shall also apply for certain violations, including: the exhibit used for committing the violation shall be confiscated; the certificate of eligibility to produce or repair LPG bottles or certificate of eligibility to produce mini LPG bottles for 01 - 03 months if the violation is repeated; or the certificate of eligibility to produce or repair LPG bottles or the operation shall be suspended for 03 - 06 months if the violation is committed.

View more details at Decree No. 99/2020/ND-CP that was issued on August 26, 2020 by Vietnam’s Government.

Le Vy

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