Quick answer What do current laws stipulate about burning joss paper? Decree No. 110/2018/NĐ-CP on the management and organisation of festivals, effective from 15 October 2018, stipulates that the burning of joss paper at festivals must take place in designated locations. Previously, Decree 31/2001/NĐ-CP provided for administrative penalties for the illegal production of joss paper goods and for burning joss paper goods in public places.
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