Sanctions
- Pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 26 of Decree-Law no. 84/90/M of 31st December, which was amended by Decree-Law no. 20/98/M of 18th May, the letterheads, envelops, prescriptions and other documents or papers used by licensed professionals and entities must contain, in both Portuguese and Chinese, the name or designation adopted, as well as the profession or business indicated on the licence or permit. Non-compliance with the above stipulation is punishable by a fine of MOP1,000-2,000 under Article 23 of the same Decree-Law.
- In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 26 of Decree-Law no. 84/90/M of 31st December, which was amended by Decree-Law no. 20/98/M of 18th May, the advertisements, signs and billboards of a clinic may only contain: a) name of the professional or designation of the premise; b) indication of profession or business as appeared on the licence or permit; c) hours of operation or service; d) academic or professional attainment of the licensee or permit holder. Non-compliance with the above stipulation is punishable by a fine of MOP2,000-10,000 under Article 23 of the same Decree-Law.
- According to paragraph 2 of Article 16 of Decree-Law no. 84/90/M of 31st December, which was amended by Decree-Law no. 20/98/M of 18th May, the imposition of penalty does not exclude the civil or criminal liabilities of the offender, nor does it prejudice the imposition of other punishments as prescribed by law.
- Pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 16 of Law no. 7/89/M dated 4th September, any advertisements promoting prostheses, medical or healthcare therapies, objects or approaches with health benefits must be authorized in advance by the Health Bureau. In the event of confirmed non-compliance, the offender shall be liable to a fine of MOP4,000-12,000 under Article 27 of the above Law.