Penalties for violations on the transmission and broadcast of meteorological and hydrological forecasts and warnings from February 1, 2025 in Vietnam

Penalties for violations on the transmission and broadcast of meteorological and hydrological forecasts and warnings from February 1, 2025 in Vietnam

According to the provisions in Article 8 of Decree 155/2024/ND-CP, penalties for violations of regulations on broadcasting meteorological and hydrological forecasts and warnings in Vietnam are as follows:

- A fine from 3,000,000 VND to 5,000,000 VND for broadcasting meteorological and hydrological forecasts and warnings without clearly stating the source of the information.

- A fine from 5,000,000 VND to 10,000,000 VND for broadcasting meteorological and hydrological forecasts and warnings that lack proper sourcing.

- A fine from 10,000,000 VND to 20,000,000 VND for broadcasting incomplete content of meteorological and hydrological disaster forecasts and warnings.

- A fine from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for broadcasting meteorological and hydrological disaster forecasts and warnings later than the regulated timeframe.

- A fine from 30,000,000 VND to 40,000,000 VND for any of the following violations:

+ Failing to broadcast meteorological and hydrological disaster forecasts and warnings;

+ Committing fraud in the sourcing of meteorological and hydrological disaster forecasts and warnings during broadcasting;

+ Broadcasting distorted meteorological and hydrological disaster forecasts and warnings;

+ Deliberately disseminating false information regarding meteorological and hydrological disaster forecasts and warnings.

- Measures to mitigate consequences:

Compulsory correction of false or misleading information concerning violations specified in points b, c, and d, clause 5, Article 8 of Decree 155/2024/ND-CP.

Note: The fines specified in Chapter II of Decree 155/2024/ND-CP are applicable to individual administrative violations. For organizations committing the same violations, the fines are double those applicable to individuals. (According to clause 1, Article 5 of Decree 155/2024/ND-CP)

Refer to Decree 155/2024/ND-CP for more details, effective from February 1, 2025.

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