Under the new decree, lawbreakers will be fined up to 40 million VND(2,100 USD) and between 10 million VND and 20 million VND (500-1,000USD) if they are found guilty of repeating the offense.
Violations that receive fines from 1 million VND to 10 million VND(50-500 USD) include: excessive noise-making; painting and advertisingon public works without a licence; and activities like burning votivepapers during national festivals and at historic and cultural relics.
People who are inebriated in the workplace or in public places such ashotels, restaurants and traffic vehicles will be fined from 500,000 VNDto 1 million VND (25-50 USD)./.