Chương 6 Luật Báo chí 1989: Khen thưởng và xử lý vi phạm

Chapter 6:

REWARD AND HANDLING OF VIOLATIONS

Article 27. Reward

Press bodies, journalists, organizations and citizens having achievements and dedications to journalistic activities shall be rewarded according to the regulations of the State. Journalists making ​​outstanding achievements are awarded state honors.

Article 28. Handling of violations

1. Press bodies, other organizations violating the regulations on press activity permits, the information content in the press, the correction due to false information, misrepresentation, slander and other provisions of this Law shall, depending on the nature and seriousness of their violations, be subject to warning, fines, withdrawal or confiscation of publications and audio-visual tapes and/or discs, temporary suspension of publication or withdrawal of permits as prescribed by regulations of sanction of administrative violations.

Press bodies, citizens providing information to cause harms to the interests of other organizations, citizens shall have to pay compensation for the damages in accordance with the provisions of the civil legislation.

2. The person who is primary responsible for acts prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article shall, depending on the level of seriousness, be disciplined, be administratively sanctioned or examined for penal liability.

3. Any person violating the regulations on the supply of information, responses on the press, establishment of the press bodies, press distribution, advertisements or press conferences; obstructing press activities, infringing upon the honor or dignity of journalists, or violating other provisions of this Law shall, depending on the level of.