Decree No. 45/2015/ND-CP on topographic and cartographic activities.

This Decree, consisting of 37 articles divided into five Chapters, prescribes topographic and cartographic activities in the mainland, on islands, archipelagos and sea areas, under the ground and in the space of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This Decree applies to state management agencies and organizations and individuals involved in topographic and cartographic activities, exploitation and use of topographic and cartographic information, data and products within the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Topographic and cartographic activities must ensure supply of geographical data to meet requirements for socio-economic development, national defense, security, raising of people's intellectual level and promotion of social progress.