Vietnam proposes steep hike to maximum administrative fines under draft law

　　HANOI, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang proposed raising the maximum administrative fines to 1.5 billion Vietnamese dong (about 58,500 U.S. dollars) for individuals and 3 billion Vietnamese dong (about 117,000 dollars) for organizations in certain sectors, the Vietnam News Agency reported Monday.

　　Quang submitted the draft revised law on handling administrative violations to the National Assembly on the day, outlining amendments to penalty procedures, enforcement measures and the authority to impose administrative fines, according to the report.

　　The proposed ceilings would rise from the current 1 billion Vietnamese dong (about 39,000 dollars) for individuals and 2 billion Vietnamese dong (about 78,000 dollars) for organizations, respectively.

　　The bill also introduces new enforcement measures, including suspending electricity, water and internet services and sealing business premises, the report said. ■