Three Decrees, recently issued by the Government, on sanctioning of administrative violations in electricity field, product and packaging recycling responsibility, and fines for e-cigarette smoking shall be effective in May 2026.
Under Decree No. 133/2026/ND-CP dated April 4, 2026, the sanctioning of administrative violations in the field of electricity has been regulated. Accordingly, in cases where house owners collect electricity fees from the tenant exceeding the regulated rate, they shall be fined from VND20-30 million (around $759 – 1,138). This Decree shall take effect on May 25, 2026.
According to Decree 110/2026/ND-CP, detailed implementation of several articles of the Law on Environmental Protection regarding the responsibilities of producers and importers for recycling products and packages and for treating waste has been regulated. Under the Decree, producers and importers shall have to recycle products and packages according to mandatory rates and standards. The Decree also specifies certain exemptions from recycling responsibilities. For example, a business with annual revenue below VND30 billion shall be exempted from recycling responsibilities. This Decree shall also take effect on May 25, 2026.
Meanwhile, E-cigarette smokers shall be fined up to VND5 million (more than $189) from May 15, 2026, according to the Government's Decree No. 90/2026/ND-CP dated March 30, 2026. An individual shall be fined between VND5 million to VND10 million for allowing others to use e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products at locations owned or managed by his/herself.
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