Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope of regulation and regulated entities
1. This Decree regulates the operation of karaoke venues and nightclubs.
2. This Decree applies with Vietnamese and/or foreign businesses, enterprises (hereinafter referred to as “owners”) operating karaoke venues and/or nightclubs; other agencies, organizations, individuals who are involved in the karaoke, nightclub operations.
Article 2. Term interpretation
In this Decree, the terms below are construed as follows:
1.”Karaoke venue” or “karaoke establishment” means a location that provides services that involve sound, lighting, music, lyrics and pictures displayed on the screens (or by similar means) to serve singing activities at a location eligible for karaoke operation as specified in this Decree.
2.”Nightclubs” or “discotheque” means a location that has dance floor, stage, sound and lighting to serve dancing, singing activities and/or art performances at facilities eligible for nightclub operation as specified in this Decree.
Article 3. Rules for karaoke venue, nightclub operations
1. An enterprise or household business may only operate a karaoke establishment or nightclub after having been granted with the license for karaoke venue or nightclub operation and ensuring the conditions specified in this Decree and in other related regulations and law.
2. Ensure public security, order; life, health, pride and belongings of the participants of karaoke venues, nightclubs.
3. Do not abuse the business operation to allow the appearance of social evils, criminals and other misconducts.