Fined 7.5 million VND for retail store owner in Vinh City

Information from the governmentNghi Phu commune, Vinh City said that the locality has just drawn up a record to handle a convenience store owner who violated regulations on epidemic prevention.

Accordingly, on the morning of September 4, Nghi Phu commune authorities, while patrolling, discovered a convenience store at Golden City 6A Apartment blatantly selling pork and moon cakes to residents in the area.

The information verification process shows that this store is not in the food supply chain according to the city's regulations, and has been closed and stopped operating in the past. However, this morning it opened again to sell goods to people in violation of regulations.

Violating store in Nghi Phu commune, Vinh city. Photo: QA

The shop owner violated Clause 2, Article 14,Decree 117Regarding "Acts of not complying with measures to prevent and control infectious diseases as required by competent agencies and organizations", the fine is from 5 to 10 million VND. Nghi Phu Commune has drawn up a record against Ms. NTQT, the owner of this store, and proposed Vinh City to fine her 7.5 million VND according to regulations.

Previously, Vinh City issued Plan 189/KH-UBND, which clearly stipulates that supermarkets, mini-supermarkets, retail stores, and agricultural and food product chains in the city are not allowed to sell retail but are only allowed to sell directly to businesses and units in the city that have organized centralized collective kitchens. Coordinate with the City Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control, People's Committees of wards and communes and other forces to organize the supply of essential goods according to the plan of the City People's Committee.