Sanctions
- Pursuant to Article 22 of Decree-Law no. 84/90/M of 31st December, which was amended by Decree-Law no. 20/98/M of 18th May, premises that commence business before the permit regulated under Article 11 is granted are liable to a fine of MOP5,000-12,000; commencing business before the licensing application is made or after such application is rejected is punishable by a fine of MOP9,000-12,000.
- In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 3 of Decree-Law no. 84/90/M of 31st December, which was amended by Decree-Law no. 20/98/M of 18th May, the professionals and entities to whom the above legislation applies are at the service of public health, and their practice is of a high level of social responsibilities. Pursuant to Article 21 of the same Decree-Law, any confirmed breach of obligations prescribed under items a), f), g) and h) of paragraph 1 of Article 3 of the above Decree-Law is punishable by a fine of MOP3,000-6,000; any breach of obligations prescribed in the remaining items in paragraph 1 is punishable by a fine of MOP1,000-2,000. If the breach is, by nature, a crime against public health or illegal trade of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, a suspension of permit for a period of 30-90 days shall be imposed apart from the fine; for recidivists, cancellation of permit shall take place.
- 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 regulation 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 permit holder or licensee. Non-compliance with the above regulation 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 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.