The Government has just issued Decree 347/2026/ND-CP, amending and supplementing regulations on administrative sanctions for violations in the fields of security and public order.
The Government has issued Decree No. 347/2026/NĐ-CP, amending and supplementing regulations on administrative penalties regarding security and public order.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc, on behalf of the Government, signed and issued Decree No. 347/2026/NĐ-CP dated September 8, 2026, amending and supplementing several articles across four decrees. A key focus of this decree is the adjustment of administrative penalty regulations concerning security, public order, and social safety, as originally set out in Decree No. 282/2025/NĐ-CP.
Specifically, the new decree amends Point dd, Clause 2; Point b, Clause 3; and Point d, Clause 4 of Article 10, which covers penalties for violations related to residence registration and management.
Accordingly, fines imposed on lodging establishments, collective housing facilities, or medical treatment facilities that fail to submit residence notifications will be determined based on the number of individuals involved in the violation.
For failure to notify the authorities regarding the stay of 1 to 3 individuals, the facility will face a fine ranging from 2 million to 4 million VND.
The fine increases to between 4 million and 8 million VND for violations involving 4 to 8 individuals, while the maximum penalty range of 8 million to 12 million VND applies to cases involving 9 or more individuals.
In addition to residence regulations, Decree No. 347/2026/NĐ-CP amends Points a and b of Clause 1, Article 16, regarding seal management. Failure to initiate re-registration procedures within two working days of discovering the loss or damage of a seal specimen registration certificate will result in a fine ranging from 500,000 VND to 1 million VND. The Decree also amends Point c, Clause 7 and Point a, Clause 8 of Article 15, specifically regulating the confiscation of exhibits and means of violation, as well as the mandatory surrender of illicit profits derived from violations concerning the management of conditional business sectors.
Notably, effective September 15, 2026, the new Decree officially abolishes administrative penalties for several acts. Key examples include providing paintball services to persons under 18 years of age, or failing to station medical personnel at the service venue to handle potential incidents during the provision of paintball services.
Furthermore, the Decree addresses the sale or provision of signal devices for priority vehicles to entities lacking the required usage permit, or to those using such devices in a manner inconsistent with the terms specified in the permit issued by the competent authority in accordance with the law;
It also covers the manufacture, import, purchase, or sale of signal devices for priority vehicles that exceed legal standards regarding sound and light specifications for sirens and lights; and the sale or provision of mobile signal jamming or interference devices to agencies, organizations, or individuals that have not obtained a license or written approval from the competent authority.
This repeal of penalties also applies to the use of force, threats of force, or other measures not permitted by law for the purpose of debt collection.