Article 28 Whoever violates Article 16 by reprinting news and information from illegal sources, publishing self-edited news and information, or distorting the original news and information shall be ordered to make a correction and shall be issued a warning, and a fine of more than RMB 5,000 but less than RMB 30,000 shall be imposed by the Information Office of the State Council and the Information Office of the people's government of the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government based on their respective authorities.

Whoever violates Article 16 by not giving clear indication of the sources of the news and information shall be warned and a fine of more than RMB 5,000 but not in excess of RMB 20,000 may be imposed by the Information Office of the State Council and the Information Office of the people's government of the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government according to their respective authorities.

Article 29 Whoever violates the provisions by the following acts shall be ordered to make a correction and shall be warned, and a fine of less than RMB 30,000 may be imposed by the Information Office of the State Council and the Information Office of the people's government of the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government according to their respective authorities:

(1) not fulfilling the duty of filing for the records

(2) not fulfilling the duty of reporting

(3) not fulfilling the duty of recording, saving, or providing the records for back-up.

Article 30 In cases of violations of Clause 2 of Article 17, where news is provided to an entity without a license, the manager and other responsible employees shall be given administrative sanctions according to the law.

Article 31 When persons in charge of the Information Office of the State Council and the Information Office of the people's government of the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government and in the administrative department in charge of telecommunications neglects their duties, abuse their power, or engage in malpractice for personal gain, and the circumstances are serious and constitute a crime, they shall be investigated for criminal responsibilities according to the law; if the case does not constitute a crime, the persons shall be given administrative sanctions in accordance with the law.

Chapter 6 Supplementary Provisions

Article 32 News organizations as prescribed in these provisions refer to lawfully established newspaper offices, broadcasting stations, TV stations, and news agencies; among which, the central news organizations include news organizations established by central state organs..

Article 33 These provisions shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.

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