DEPC is reminding locals and visitors that there was a ban that lapsed on the 1st of January 2019.
In August of this year, a ministerial order was signed to ban the selling and purchasing of the shell indefinitely.
“Please note that there is a spot fine of 50,000vt for individuals and 100,000Vt for companies. If the fine cannot be paid then the case will proceed to court and the fine can go up to a maximum of 200,000Vt for an individual and 1,000,000Vt for a company” DEPC stated.
