Vietnam: Organizations and individuals must cease art performances at request of competent authorities

According to Article 17 of the Decree No. 144/2020/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, organizations and individuals must cease art performances at request of competent authorities. To be specific:

- Competent authorities shall request cessation of art performances in writing in case of:

+ Violation to Article 3 of this Decree; or

+ Failure to announce or receive permission of competent authorities according to this Decree; or

+ National defense, security, natural disasters, epidemic or emergencies.

- Competent authorities capable of ceasing art performances shall be announcement receivers or competent agencies capable of approving according to this Decree.

- Written request for cessation of art performances must clarify reasons and date of cessation.

- Organizations and individuals must cease art performances at request of competent authorities and promptly rectify consequences. In case of continuation of art performances, organizations and individuals shall propose measures for continuation in writing and submit to competent authorities for consideration.

- Within 2 working days from the date on which the written request is received, competent authorities shall consider, decide and inform relevant organizations and individuals in writing.

- Organizations and individuals whose art performances are ceased must provide public notice on mass media regarding cessation of art performances and be responsible for assuring rights of relevant organizations and individuals as per the law.

View more details at the Decree No. 144/2020/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective from February 01, 2021.

Thuy Tram

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