In order to ensure consistency with the new provisions of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection, the Government issued Decree No. 45/2022/NĐ-CP regulating penalties for administrative violations in the field of environmental protection.
This Decree replaces:
- Decree No. 155/2016/NĐ-CP dated November 18, 2016 of the Government on penalties for administrative violations in the field of environmental protection;
- Decree No. 55/2021/NĐ-CP dated May 24, 2021 of the Government.
Document Title: Decree No. 45/2022/NĐ-CP on penalties for administrative violations in the field of environmental protection
Document Type: Decree
Field/Sector: Natural Resources – Environment
Reference No.: 45/2022/NĐ-CP
Issuing Authority: Government
Signatory: Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành
Date of Issuance: July 7, 2022
Effective Date: August 25, 2022
Status: In effect
Summary of Content: Provides regulations on penalties for administrative violations in the field of environmental protection.
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