1. Those who appropriate, trade in and/or destroy seals and/or documents of State
agencies and/or social organizations, which are not classified as State secrets or
work secrets, shall be subject to a fine of between one million dong and ten million
dong, non-custodial reform for up to two years or a prison term of between three
months and two years.
2. Committing the offense in one of the following circumstances, the offenders shall
be sentenced to between one and five years of imprisonment:
a) In an organized manner;
b) Causing serious, very serious or particularly serious consequences;
c) Constituting a case of dangerous recidivism.
3. The offenders may also be subject to a fine of between one million dong and five
million dong, a ban from holding certain posts, practicing certain occupations or
doing certain jobs for one to five years.
Article 269.- Failing to execute administrative decisions of competent State
agencies on sending offenders to establishments for reeducation, medical
treatment or administrative probation
Those who deliberately refuse to execute administrative decisions of competent State
agencies on sending offenders to establishments for reeducation, medical treatment,
or administrative probation despite the application of necessary coercise measures,
shall be sentenced to between six months and three years of imprisonment.
Article 270.- Breaching regulations on management of dwelling houses
1. Those who appropriate space for housing, build dwellings illegally, have already
been administratively sanctioned for such acts or already sentenced for such
offenses, not yet entitled to criminal record remission but continue to commit the
violations, shall be sentenced to non-custodial reform for up to two years or between
three months and two years of imprisonment.
Dwelling houses and works, which have been built illegally, may be dismantled,
compulsorily purchased or confiscated.
2. The offenders may also be subject to a fine of between five million dong and fifty
million dong.
Article 271.- Breaching regulations relating to the publication and distribution
of books, newspapers, audio discs and tapes, video discs and tapes or other
printed matters
1. Those who violate regulations relating to the publication and distribution of
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