Chương II Nghị định 03/2011/NĐ-CP: Hỗ trợ, tạo điều kiện cho hoạt động chữ thập đỏ

Chapter II

SUPPORTING AND FACILITATING RED-CROSS ACTIVITIES

Article 4. State budget supports for red-cross activities

1. State budget funds shalI be given to agencies and units assigned by competent agencies to raise, receive, transport and distribute cash and in-kind donations in red-cross activities according to current budget management and decentralization regulations, covering:

a/ Rents of warehouses and storing yards; costs for receiving and transporting relief to users;

b/ Work-trip allowances for red-cross activities according to current regulations;

c/ Other costs (if any) related to the raising, receipt, transportation and distribution of cash and in-kind donations.

2. State budget funds shall be given to the operation of Red Cross Societies of various levels according to the Law on the State Budget and guiding documents.

3. Units assigned to raise, receive, transport and distribute cash and in-kind donations which have their regular operation funds allocated from or supported by the state budget shall use annually allocated funds to pay for the costs specified in Clause 1 of this Article according to current laws. When any irregular cost incurs, affecting the performance of their regular tasks, they shall report such to finance agencies of the same level for settlement or submission to competent authorities for decision.

4. State budget funds for red-cross activities shall be used and managed under the Law on the State Budget.

Article 5. Red-cross funds

1. Red-cross funds include:

a/ The Red-Cross Emergency Relief Fund;

b/ The Red-Cross Humanitarian Aid Fund;

c/ The Agent Orange Victims’ Fund;

d/ Other red-cross constituent funds.

2. The establishment, organization, operation and management of red-cross funds comply with the Government's Decree No. 148/2007/ND-CP of September 25, 2007, on organization and operation of social funds and charity funds.

Article 6. Prioritizing and facilitating the clearance of import or export procedures for curative medicines, epidemic prevention and control medicines and medical equipment in case of natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics

1. The import and export of curative medicines, epidemic prevention and control medicines and medical equipment in case of natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics comply with the current laws applicable to the import and export of goods at urgent orders.

2. Concerned agencies, organizations and individuals shall facilitate and promptly clear import or export procedures for curative medicines, epidemic prevention and control medicines and medical equipment in service of red-cross activities in case of natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics under the guidance of competent state agencies.

Article 7. Customs procedures for imports and exports to serve red-cross activities in case of natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics

1. Customs offices shall clear customs procedures for the import and export of goods in service of red-cross emergency relief activities according to Article 35 of the Customs Law and the Government's Decree No. 154/2005/ND-CP of December 15, 2005, detailing a number of articles of the Customs Law regarding customs procedures, inspection and supervision.

2. Red Cross Societies shall make written certification of goods imported and exported to serve red-cross emergency relief activities and take responsibility before law for their certification.

Article 8. Prioritizing and facilitating the clearance of procedures for the entry, exit and travel of red-cross activists in case of natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics

1. Visas for foreigners who enter Vietnam to carry out red-cross activities in case of natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics shall be granted by overseas Vietnamese representative missions within 24 hours after receiving an application therefor or granted right at Vietnam's international border gates. When necessary, visas may be granted or modified during the implementation of relief activities in response to natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics.

2. Visa application dossiers comply with the Government's Decree No. 21/2001/ND-CP of May 28, 2001, detailing the Ordinance on Foreigners' Entry into, Exit from and Residence in Vietnam and relevant legal documents. Vietnam Red Cross Society's documents calling for international participation in red-cross activities in response to natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics in Vietnam shall be as valid as letters of invitation.

3. Vietnamese competent state agencies shall create favorable conditions for foreigners who carry out red-cross activities in Vietnam in case of natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics to travel and work in areas affected by natural disasters and participate in post-disaster relief and remedy activities.

4. Vietnamese citizens who carry out relief activities in response to natural disasters, catastrophes and dangerous epidemics in foreign countries shall abide by Vietnam's laws, treaties to which Vietnam has acceded, laws of host countries and international laws and practice.

5. Competent Vietnamese state agencies shall create favorable conditions for Vietnam Red Cross Society to participate in international relief activities.