Environment violators to face maximum fine of 500 mln VND

Violators of environment laws will be fined up to 500 million VND, much higher than the current levels, according to a new Government decree.

The new decision, which will come into effect as of March 1, is part of the government’s efforts to raise public awareness of environment protection.

In addition to paying fines, those individuals and enterprises damaging the environment may have their working licences revoked or be forced to restore the environment depending the seriousness of their offences.

The minimum fine is 100,000 VND./.