KYB CHINA(2005年7月7日中华人民共和国国务院令第439号公布 根据2008年7月22日《国务院关于修改〈营业性演出管理条例〉的决定》第一次修订 根据2013年7月18日《国务院关于废止和修改部分行政法规的决定》第二次修订 根据2016年2月6日《国务院关于修改部分行政法规的决定》第三次修订 根据2020年11月29日《国务院关于修改和废止部分行政法规的决定》第四次修订)
(Promulgated by Decree No. 439 of the State Council of the People's Republic of China on July 7, 2005; first revision according to the Decision of the State Council on Amending the Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Performances on July 22, 2008; second revision according to the Decision of the State Council on Abolishing and Amending Some Administrative Regulations on July 18, 2013; third revision according to the Decision of the State Council on Amending Some Administrative Regulations on February 6, 2016; fourth revision according to the Decision of the State Council on Amending and Abolishing Some Administrative Regulations on November 29, 2020)
总则
General Provisions
为了加强对营业性演出的管理，促进文化产业的发展，繁荣社会主义文艺事业，满足人民群众文化生活的需要，促进社会主义精神文明建设，制定本条例。
This Regulation is formulated to strengthen the administration of commercial performances, promote the development of the cultural industry, prosper the socialist cultural and artistic undertakings, meet the cultural needs of the people, and promote the construction of socialist spiritual civilization.
本条例所称营业性演出，是指以营利为目的为公众举办的现场文艺表演活动。
For the purposes of this Regulation, "commercial performance" means a live artistic performance activity held for the public for profit-making purposes.
营业性演出必须坚持为人民服务、为社会主义服务的方向，把社会效益放在首位、实现社会效益和经济效益的统一，丰富人民群众的文化生活。
Commercial performances must adhere to the direction of serving the people and serving socialism, give priority to social benefits, achieve the unity of social and economic benefits, and enrich the cultural life of the people.
国家鼓励文艺表演团体、演员创作和演出思想性艺术性统一、体现民族优秀文化传统、受人民群众欢迎的优秀节目，鼓励到农村、工矿企业演出和为少年儿童提供免费或者优惠的演出。
The State encourages performing arts groups and performers to create and perform excellent programs that are ideologically and artistically unified, reflect the excellent cultural traditions of the nation, and are welcomed by the people; encourages performances in rural areas and industrial and mining enterprises; and encourages providing free or discounted performances for children.
国务院文化主管部门主管全国营业性演出的监督管理工作。国务院公安部门、工商行政管理部门在各自职责范围内，主管营业性演出的监督管理工作。
The competent cultural department of the State Council shall be in charge of the supervision and administration of commercial performances nationwide. The public security department and the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council shall, within their respective functions and duties, be in charge of the supervision and administration of commercial performances.
县级以上地方人民政府文化主管部门负责本行政区域内营业性演出的监督管理工作。县级以上地方人民政府公安部门、工商行政管理部门在各自职责范围内，负责本行政区域内营业性演出的监督管理工作。
The competent cultural departments of the local people's governments at or above the county level shall be responsible for the supervision and administration of commercial performances within their respective administrative regions. The public security departments and the administrative departments for industry and commerce of the local people's governments at or above the county level shall, within their respective functions and duties, be responsible for the supervision and administration of commercial performances within their respective administrative regions.
营业性演出经营主体的设立
Establishment of Commercial Performance Business Entities
文艺表演团体申请从事营业性演出活动，应当有与其业务相适应的专职演员和器材设备，并向县级人民政府文化主管部门提出申请；演出经纪机构申请从事营业性演出经营活动，应当有3名以上专职演出经纪人员和与其业务相适应的资金，并向省、自治区、直辖市人民政府文化主管部门提出申请。文化主管部门应当自受理申请之日起20日内作出决定。批准的，颁发营业性演出许可证；不批准的，应当书面通知申请人并说明理由。
A performing arts group applying to engage in commercial performance activities shall have full-time performers and equipment suitable for its business, and shall submit an application to the competent cultural department of the people's government at the county level. A performance brokerage agency applying to engage in commercial performance business activities shall have at least three full-time performance brokers and funds suitable for its business, and shall submit an application to the competent cultural department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government. The competent cultural department shall make a decision within 20 days from the date of accepting the application. If approved, a commercial performance license shall be issued; if not approved, the applicant shall be notified in writing and the reasons shall be stated.
设立演出场所经营单位，应当依法到工商行政管理部门办理注册登记，领取营业执照，并依照有关消防、卫生管理等法律、行政法规的规定办理审批手续。
To establish a performance venue operating unit, one shall register with the administrative department for industry and commerce according to law, obtain a business license, and go through approval procedures in accordance with relevant laws and administrative regulations on fire control and health management.
演出场所经营单位应当自领取营业执照之日起20日内向所在地县级人民政府文化主管部门备案。
A performance venue operating unit shall, within 20 days from the date of obtaining the business license, file a record with the cultural administrative department of the local people's government at the county level.
文艺表演团体变更名称、住所、法定代表人或者主要负责人、营业性演出经营项目，应当向原发证机关申请换发营业性演出许可证，并依法到工商行政管理部门办理变更登记。
If an art performance troupe changes its name, domicile, legal representative or principal responsible person, or commercial performance business items, it shall apply to the original licensing authority for a replacement of the commercial performance license, and go through change registration with the administrative department for industry and commerce according to law.
演出场所经营单位变更名称、住所、法定代表人或者主要负责人，应当依法到工商行政管理部门办理变更登记，并向原备案机关重新备案。
If a performance venue operating unit changes its name, domicile, legal representative or principal responsible person, it shall go through change registration with the administrative department for industry and commerce according to law, and re-file a record with the original filing authority.
以从事营业性演出为职业的个体演员(以下简称个体演员)和以从事营业性演出的居间、代理活动为职业的个体演出经纪人(以下简称个体演出经纪人)，应当依法到工商行政管理部门办理注册登记，领取营业执照。
Individual performers who engage in commercial performances as a profession (hereinafter referred to as individual performers) and individual performance brokers who engage in intermediary or agency activities for commercial performances as a profession (hereinafter referred to as individual performance brokers) shall register with the administrative department for industry and commerce according to law and obtain a business license.
个体演员、个体演出经纪人应当自领取营业执照之日起20日内向所在地县级人民政府文化主管部门备案。
Individual performers and individual performance brokers shall, within 20 days from the date of obtaining the business license, file a record with the cultural administrative department of the local people's government at the county level.
外国投资者可以依法在中国境内设立演出经纪机构、演出场所经营单位；不得设立文艺表演团体。
Foreign investors may, according to law, establish performance brokerage agencies and performance venue operating units within China; they shall not establish art performance troupes.
外商投资的演出经纪机构申请从事营业性演出经营活动、外商投资的演出场所经营单位申请从事演出场所经营活动，应当向国务院文化主管部门提出申请。国务院文化主管部门应当自收到申请之日起20日内作出决定。批准的，颁发营业性演出许可证；不批准的，应当书面通知申请人并说明理由。
A foreign-invested performance brokerage agency applying to engage in commercial performance business activities, or a foreign-invested performance venue operating unit applying to engage in performance venue business activities, shall submit an application to the cultural administrative department of the State Council. The cultural administrative department of the State Council shall make a decision within 20 days from the date of receiving the application. If approved, a commercial performance license shall be issued; if not approved, a written notice shall be given to the applicant with reasons stated.
香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区的投资者可以在内地投资设立演出经纪机构、演出场所经营单位以及由内地方控股的文艺表演团体；香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区的演出经纪机构可以在内地设立分支机构。
Investors from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region may invest in the establishment of performance brokerage agencies, performance venue operating units, and art performance troupes controlled by mainland parties within the mainland; performance brokerage agencies from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region may establish branches within the mainland.
台湾地区的投资者可以在大陆投资设立演出经纪机构、演出场所经营单位，不得设立文艺表演团体。
Investors from the Taiwan region may invest in the establishment of performance brokerage agencies and performance venue operating units within the mainland, but shall not establish art performance troupes.
依照本条规定设立的演出经纪机构、文艺表演团体申请从事营业性演出经营活动，依照本条规定设立的演出场所经营单位申请从事演出场所经营活动，应当向省、自治区、直辖市人民政府文化主管部门提出申请。省、自治区、直辖市人民政府文化主管部门应当自收到申请之日起20日内作出决定。批准的，颁发营业性演出许可证；不批准的，应当书面通知申请人并说明理由。
A performancebrokerage agency orartistic performance troupe established in accordance with this Article that applies to engage in commercial performance operations, and a performance venue operating unit established in accordance with this Article that applies to engage in performance venue operations, shall submit an application to the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government. The culturalcompetent authority of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government shall make a decision within 20 days from the date of receiving the application. If approved, a commercial performance license shall be issued; if not approved, the applicant shall be notified in writing with reasons stated.
依照本条规定设立演出经纪机构、演出场所经营单位的，还应当遵守我国其他法律、法规的规定。
The establishment of a performancebrokerage agency or performance venue operating unit in accordance with this Article shall also comply with other laws and regulations of China.
营业性演出规范
Standards for Commercial Performances
文艺表演团体、个体演员可以自行举办营业性演出，也可以参加营业性组台演出。
artistic performance troupe and individual performers may organize commercial performances on their own, or may participate in commercial combined performances.
营业性组台演出应当由演出经纪机构举办；但是，演出场所经营单位可以在本单位经营的场所内举办营业性组台演出。
Commercial combined performances shall be organized by a performancebrokerage agency; however, a performance venue operating unit may organize commercial combined performances within the venue it operates.
演出经纪机构可以从事营业性演出的居间、代理、行纪活动；个体演出经纪人只能从事营业性演出的居间、代理活动。
A performancebrokerage agency may engage in intermediary, agency, and commission activities for commercial performances; an individual performancebroker may only engage in intermediary and agency activities for commercial performances.
举办营业性演出，应当向演出所在地县级人民政府文化主管部门提出申请。县级人民政府文化主管部门应当自受理申请之日起3日内作出决定。对符合本条例第二十五条规定的，发给批准文件；对不符合本条例第二十五条规定的，不予批准，书面通知申请人并说明理由。
To organize a commercial performance, an application shall be submitted to the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government at the county level where the performance is to be held. The culturalcompetent authority of the people's government at the county level shall make a decision within 3 days from the date of accepting the application. If it meets the requirements of Article 25 of these Regulations, an approval document shall be issued; if it does not meet the requirements of Article 25 of these Regulations, approval shall be denied, and the applicant shall be notified in writing with reasons stated.
除演出经纪机构外，其他任何单位或者个人不得举办外国的或者香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区、台湾地区的文艺表演团体、个人参加的营业性演出。但是，文艺表演团体自行举办营业性演出，可以邀请外国的或者香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区、台湾地区的文艺表演团体、个人参加。
Except for performancebrokerage agencies, no other unit or individual may organize commercial performances involving foreign or Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, or Taiwan regionartistic performance troupe or individuals. However, aartistic performance troupe organizing a commercial performance on its own may invite foreign or Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, or Taiwan regionartistic performance troupe or individuals to participate.
举办外国的或者香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区、台湾地区的文艺表演团体、个人参加的营业性演出，应当符合下列条件：
Organizing a commercial performance involving foreign or Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, or Taiwan regionartistic performance troupe or individuals shall meet the following conditions:
(一)有与其举办的营业性演出相适应的资金；
(1) Having sufficient funds corresponding to the commercial performance to be organized;
(二)有2年以上举办营业性演出的经历；
(2) Have experience in organizing commercial performances for more than 2 years;
(三)举办营业性演出前2年内无违反本条例规定的记录。
(3) Have no record of violating these Regulations within the 2 years prior to organizing the commercial performance.
举办外国的文艺表演团体、个人参加的营业性演出，演出举办单位应当向演出所在地省、自治区、直辖市人民政府文化主管部门提出申请。
To organize a commercial performance involving foreign artistic performance groups or individuals, the performance organizer shall submit an application to the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government where the performance is to be held.
举办香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区的文艺表演团体、个人参加的营业性演出，演出举办单位应当向演出所在地省、自治区、直辖市人民政府文化主管部门提出申请；举办台湾地区的文艺表演团体、个人参加的营业性演出，演出举办单位应当向国务院文化主管部门会同国务院有关部门规定的审批机关提出申请。
To organize a commercial performance involving artistic performance groups or individuals from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or the Macao Special Administrative Region, the performance organizer shall submit an application to the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government where the performance is to be held; to organize a commercial performance involving artistic performance groups or individuals from the Taiwan region, the performance organizer shall submit an application to the approval authority designated by the culturalcompetent authority of the State Council in conjunction with the relevant departments of the State Council.
国务院文化主管部门或者省、自治区、直辖市人民政府文化主管部门应当自受理申请之日起20日内作出决定。对符合本条例第二十五条规定的，发给批准文件；对不符合本条例第二十五条规定的，不予批准，书面通知申请人并说明理由。
The culturalcompetent authority of the State Council or the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government shall make a decision within 20 days from the date of accepting the application. If the application meets the requirements of Article 25 of these Regulations, an approval document shall be issued; if it does not meet the requirements of Article 25 of these Regulations, the application shall not be approved, and the applicant shall be notified in writing with reasons stated.
申请举办营业性演出，提交的申请材料应当包括下列内容：
To apply for organizing a commercial performance, the submitted application materials shall include the following:
(一)演出名称、演出举办单位和参加演出的文艺表演团体、演员；
(1) The name of the performance, the performance organizer, and the artistic performance groups and performers participating in the performance;
(二)演出时间、地点、场次；
(2) The time, location, and number of performances;
(三)节目及其视听资料。
(3) The programs and their audio-visual materials.
申请举办营业性组台演出，还应当提交文艺表演团体、演员同意参加演出的书面函件。
To apply for organizing a commercial combined performance, written documents from the artistic performance groups and performers consenting to participate in the performance shall also be submitted.
营业性演出需要变更申请材料所列事项的，应当分别依照本条例第十三条、第十五条规定重新报批。
If a commercial performance needs to change any matters listed in the application materials, it shall re-submit for approval in accordance with Articles 13 and 15 of these Regulations respectively.
演出场所经营单位提供演出场地，应当核验演出举办单位取得的批准文件；不得为未经批准的营业性演出提供演出场地。
A performance venue operator providing a performance venue shall verify the approval document obtained by the performance organizer; it shall not provide a venue for an unapproved commercial performance.
演出场所经营单位应当确保演出场所的建筑、设施符合国家安全标准和消防安全规范，定期检查消防安全设施状况，并及时维护、更新。
A performance venue operator shall ensure that the building and facilities of the performance venue comply with national safety standards and fire safety regulations, regularly inspect the condition of fire safety facilities, and promptly maintain and update them.
演出场所经营单位应当制定安全保卫工作方案和灭火、应急疏散预案。
A performance venue operator shall formulate a security work plan and a fire extinguishing and emergency evacuation plan.
演出举办单位在演出场所进行营业性演出，应当核验演出场所经营单位的消防安全设施检查记录、安全保卫工作方案和灭火、应急疏散预案，并与演出场所经营单位就演出活动中突发安全事件的防范、处理等事项签订安全责任协议。
When holding a commercial performance at a performance venue, the performance organizer shall verify the fire safety facility inspection records, security work plan, and fire extinguishing and emergency evacuation plan of the performance venue operator, and sign a safety responsibility agreement with the performance venue operator on matters such as the prevention and handling of sudden safety incidents during the performance.
在公共场所举办营业性演出，演出举办单位应当依照有关安全、消防的法律、行政法规和国家有关规定办理审批手续，并制定安全保卫工作方案和灭火、应急疏散预案。演出场所应当配备应急广播、照明设施，在安全出入口设置明显标识，保证安全出入口畅通；需要临时搭建舞台、看台的，演出举办单位应当按照国家有关安全标准搭建舞台、看台，确保安全。
When holding a commercial performance in a public place, the performance organizer shall go through approval procedures in accordance with relevant safety and fire laws, administrative regulations, and national provisions, and formulate a security work plan and a fire extinguishing and emergency evacuation plan. The performance venue shall be equipped with emergency broadcast and lighting facilities, set up clear signs at safety exits, and ensure that safety exits are unobstructed; if temporary stages or bleachers need to be erected, the performance organizer shall erect the stages and bleachers in accordance with national safety standards to ensure safety.
审批临时搭建舞台、看台的营业性演出时，文化主管部门应当核验演出举办单位的下列文件：
When approving a commercial performance with temporary stages or bleachers, the cultural authority shall verify the following documents of the performance organizer:
(一)依法验收后取得的演出场所合格证明；
(1) The performance venue qualification certificate obtained after legal inspection;
(二)安全保卫工作方案和灭火、应急疏散预案；
(2) The security work plan and the fire extinguishing and emergency evacuation plan;
(三)依法取得的安全、消防批准文件。
(3) The safety and fire approval documents obtained legally.
演出场所容纳的观众数量应当报公安部门核准；观众区域与缓冲区域应当由公安部门划定，缓冲区域应当有明显标识。
The number of spectators that a performance venue can accommodate shall be reported to the public security department for approval; the spectator area and buffer zone shall be designated by the public security department, and the buffer zone shall have clear markings.
演出举办单位应当按照公安部门核准的观众数量、划定的观众区域印制和出售门票。
The performance organizer shall print and sell tickets in accordance with the number of spectators approved by the public security department and the designated spectator area.
验票时，发现进入演出场所的观众达到核准数量仍有观众等待入场的，应当立即终止验票并同时向演出所在地县级人民政府公安部门报告；发现观众持有观众区域以外的门票或者假票的，应当拒绝其入场并同时向演出所在地县级人民政府公安部门报告。
During ticket inspection, if it is found that the number of spectators entering the performance venue has reached the approved number and there are still spectators waiting to enter, ticket inspection shall be immediately terminated and the local county-level public security department of the performance location shall be reported; if it is found that a spectator holds a ticket for an area outside the spectator area or a fake ticket, entry shall be refused and the local county-level public security department of the performance location shall be reported.
任何人不得携带传染病病原体和爆炸性、易燃性、放射性、腐蚀性等危险物质或者非法携带枪支、弹药、管制器具进入营业性演出现场。
No person may bring infectious disease pathogens or dangerous substances such as explosive, flammable, radioactive, corrosive materials, or illegally bring firearms, ammunition, or controlled instruments into the commercial performance site.
演出场所经营单位应当根据公安部门的要求，配备安全检查设施，并对进入营业性演出现场的观众进行必要的安全检查；观众不接受安全检查或者有前款禁止行为的，演出场所经营单位有权拒绝其进入。
The performance venue operator shall, in accordance with the requirements of the public security department, equip security inspection facilities and conduct necessary security checks on spectators entering the commercial performance site; if a spectator refuses to undergo a security check or engages in the prohibited acts mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the performance venue operator has the right to refuse entry.
演出举办单位应当组织人员落实营业性演出时的安全、消防措施，维护营业性演出现场秩序。
The performance organizer shall arrange personnel to implement safety and fire prevention measures during the commercial performance and maintain order at the commercial performance site.
演出举办单位和演出场所经营单位发现营业性演出现场秩序混乱，应当立即采取措施并同时向演出所在地县级人民政府公安部门报告。
If the performance organizer or the performance venue operator finds that order at the commercial performance site is chaotic, they shall immediately take measures and simultaneously report to the local county-level public security department of the performance location.
演出举办单位不得以政府或者政府部门的名义举办营业性演出。
The performance organizer shall not hold commercial performances in the name of the government or government departments.
营业性演出不得冠以“中国”、“中华”、“全国”、“国际”等字样。
Commercial performances shall not be prefixed with words such as 'China', 'Chinese', 'National', 'International', etc.
营业性演出广告内容必须真实、合法，不得误导、欺骗公众。
The content of commercial performance advertisements must be truthful and lawful, and shall not mislead or deceive the public.
营业性演出不得有下列情形：
Commercial performances shall not include any of the following circumstances:
(一)反对宪法确定的基本原则的；
(1) Opposing the basic principles established by the Constitution;
(二)危害国家统一、主权和领土完整，危害国家安全，或者损害国家荣誉和利益的；
(2) Endangering national unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, endangering national security, or harming national honor and interests;
(三)煽动民族仇恨、民族歧视，侵害民族风俗习惯，伤害民族感情，破坏民族团结，违反宗教政策的；
(3) Inciting ethnic hatred or discrimination, infringing on ethnic customs and habits, hurting ethnic feelings, undermining ethnic unity, or violating religious policies;
(四)扰乱社会秩序，破坏社会稳定的；
(4) Disrupting social order or undermining social stability;
(五)危害社会公德或者民族优秀文化传统的；
(5) Harming social morality or excellent national cultural traditions;
(六)宣扬淫秽、色情、邪教、迷信或者渲染暴力的；
(6) Promoting obscenity, pornography, cults, superstition, or glorifying violence;
(七)侮辱或者诽谤他人，侵害他人合法权益的；
(7) Insulting or slandering others, infringing on the lawful rights and interests of others;
(八)表演方式恐怖、残忍，摧残演员身心健康的；
(8) Performance methods that are terrifying, cruel, or harm the physical and mental health of performers;
(九)利用人体缺陷或者以展示人体变异等方式招徕观众的；
(9) Using physical defects or displaying physical variations to attract audiences;
(十)法律、行政法规禁止的其他情形。
(10) Other circumstances prohibited by laws and administrative regulations.
演出场所经营单位、演出举办单位发现营业性演出有本条例第二十五条禁止情形的，应当立即采取措施予以制止并同时向演出所在地县级人民政府文化主管部门、公安部门报告。
If a venue operator or performance organizer discovers that a commercial performance contains any of the prohibited circumstances under Article 25 of these Regulations, it shall immediately take measures to stop it and simultaneously report to the local county-level culturalcompetent authority and public security department.
参加营业性演出的文艺表演团体、主要演员或者主要节目内容等发生变更的，演出举办单位应当及时告知观众并说明理由。观众有权退票。
If there is a change in the performing arts troupe, principal performers, or main program content of a commercial performance, the performance organizer shall promptly inform the audience and explain the reasons. The audience has the right to refund tickets.
演出过程中，除因不可抗力不能演出的外，演出举办单位不得中止或者停止演出，演员不得退出演出。
During a performance, except in cases of force majeure that prevent the performance, the performance organizer shall not suspend or stop the performance, and performers shall not withdraw from the performance.
演员不得以假唱欺骗观众，演出举办单位不得组织演员假唱。任何单位或者个人不得为假唱提供条件。
Performers shall not deceive the audience by lip-syncing, and performance organizers shall not organize performers to lip-sync. No unit or individual may provide conditions for lip-syncing.
演出举办单位应当派专人对演出进行监督，防止假唱行为的发生。
Performance organizers shall assign dedicated personnel to supervise the performance to prevent lip-syncing.
营业性演出经营主体应当对其营业性演出的经营收入依法纳税。
Commercial performance operators shall pay taxes on their commercial performance income in accordance with the law.
演出举办单位在支付演员、职员的演出报酬时应当依法履行税款代扣代缴义务。
Performance organizers, when paying performance remuneration to performers and staff, shall fulfill the obligation to withhold and remit taxes in accordance with the law.
募捐义演的演出收入，除必要的成本开支外，必须全部交付受捐单位；演出举办单位、参加演出的文艺表演团体和演员、职员，不得获取经济利益。
The income from charity performances, except for necessary cost expenditures, must be fully delivered to the recipient organization; performance organizers, participating performing arts troupes, performers, and staff shall not obtain economic benefits.
任何单位或者个人不得伪造、变造、出租、出借或者买卖营业性演出许可证、批准文件或者营业执照，不得伪造、变造营业性演出门票或者倒卖伪造、变造的营业性演出门票。
No unit or individual may forge, alter, lease, lend, or sell commercial performance permits, approval documents, or business licenses, nor may they forge or alter commercial performance tickets or sell forged or altered commercial performance tickets.
监督管理
Supervision and Management
除文化主管部门依照国家有关规定对体现民族特色和国家水准的演出给予补助外，各级人民政府和政府部门不得资助、赞助或者变相资助、赞助营业性演出，不得用公款购买营业性演出门票用于个人消费。
Except for subsidies provided by cultural authorities in accordance with relevant state regulations for performances that reflect ethnic characteristics and national standards, governments at all levels and government departments shall not fund, sponsor, or indirectly fund or sponsor commercial performances, nor shall they use public funds to purchase commercial performance tickets for personal consumption.
文化主管部门应当加强对营业性演出的监督管理。
Cultural authorities shall strengthen the supervision and management of commercial performances.
演出所在地县级人民政府文化主管部门对外国的或者香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区、台湾地区的文艺表演团体、个人参加的营业性演出和临时搭建舞台、看台的营业性演出，应当进行实地检查；对其他营业性演出，应当进行实地抽样检查。
The county-level cultural authority of the performance location shall conduct on-site inspections of commercial performances involving foreign or Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, and Taiwan region troupes or individuals, as well as commercial performances with temporary stages and seating; for other commercial performances, random on-site inspections shall be conducted.
县级以上地方人民政府文化主管部门应当充分发挥文化执法机构的作用，并可以聘请社会义务监督员对营业性演出进行监督。
Local cultural authorities at or above the county level shall fully utilize the role of cultural law enforcement agencies and may appoint social volunteer supervisors to oversee commercial performances.
任何单位或者个人可以采取电话、手机短信等方式举报违反本条例规定的行为。县级以上地方人民政府文化主管部门应当向社会公布举报电话，并保证随时有人接听。
Any unit or individual may report violations of these regulations by telephone, SMS, or other means. Local cultural authorities at or above the county level shall publicly disclose the reporting hotline and ensure it is staffed at all times.
县级以上地方人民政府文化主管部门接到社会义务监督员的报告或者公众的举报，应当作出记录，立即赶赴现场进行调查、处理，并自处理完毕之日起7日内公布结果。
Upon receiving a report from a social volunteer supervisor or a member of the public, local cultural authorities at or above the county level shall make a record, immediately proceed to the scene for investigation and handling, and publish the results within 7 days from the date of completion of the handling.
县级以上地方人民政府文化主管部门对作出突出贡献的社会义务监督员应当给予表彰；公众举报经调查核实的，应当对举报人给予奖励。
Local cultural authorities at or above the county level shall commend social volunteer supervisors who have made outstanding contributions; if a public report is verified through investigation, the reporter shall be rewarded.
文化主管部门应当建立营业性演出经营主体的经营活动信用监管制度，建立健全信用约束机制，并及时公布行政处罚信息。
Cultural authorities shall establish a credit supervision system for the business activities of commercial performance operators, establish and improve credit constraint mechanisms, and promptly publish administrative penalty information.
公安部门对其依照有关法律、行政法规和国家有关规定批准的营业性演出，应当在演出举办前对营业性演出现场的安全状况进行实地检查；发现安全隐患的，在消除安全隐患后方可允许进行营业性演出。
For commercial performances approved in accordance with relevant laws, administrative regulations, and state provisions, the public security department shall conduct on-site inspections of the safety conditions of the commercial performance venue before the performance; if safety hazards are found, the commercial performance may be allowed only after the hazards are eliminated.
公安部门可以对进入营业性演出现场的观众进行必要的安全检查；发现观众有本条例第二十二条第一款禁止行为的，在消除安全隐患后方可允许其进入。
Public security departments may conduct necessary security checks on audiences entering commercial performance venues; if they find that an audience member engages in any act prohibited under Article 22, paragraph 1 of these Regulations, they may only allow entry after eliminating the safety hazard.
公安部门可以组织警力协助演出举办单位维持营业性演出现场秩序。
Public security departments may organize police forces to assist performance organizers in maintaining order at commercial performance venues.
公安部门接到观众达到核准数量仍有观众等待入场或者演出秩序混乱的报告后，应当立即组织采取措施消除安全隐患。
Upon receiving a report that the number of audiences has reached the approved capacity and there are still audiences waiting to enter, or that the performance order is chaotic, the public security department shall immediately take measures to eliminate safety hazards.
承担现场管理检查任务的公安部门和文化主管部门的工作人员进入营业性演出现场，应当出示值勤证件。
Staff members of public security departments and cultural authorities responsible for on-site management and inspection shall present their duty credentials when entering commercial performance venues.
文化主管部门依法对营业性演出进行监督检查时，应当将监督检查的情况和处理结果予以记录，由监督检查人员签字后归档。公众有权查阅监督检查记录。
When conducting supervision and inspection of commercial performances in accordance with the law, cultural authorities shall record the circumstances and results of the inspection, sign the records, and file them. The public has the right to access inspection records.
文化主管部门、公安部门和其他有关部门及其工作人员不得向演出举办单位、演出场所经营单位索取演出门票。
Cultural authorities, public security departments, and other relevant departments and their staff shall not solicit performance tickets from performance organizers or venue operators.
国务院文化主管部门和省、自治区、直辖市人民政府文化主管部门，对在农村、工矿企业进行演出以及为少年儿童提供免费或者优惠演出表现突出的文艺表演团体、演员，应当给予表彰，并采取多种形式予以宣传。
The cultural authority of the State Council and the cultural authorities of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall commend literary and artistic performance groups and performers who have made outstanding contributions to performances in rural areas and industrial and mining enterprises, as well as those providing free or discounted performances for children and adolescents, and shall promote them through various forms.
国务院文化主管部门对适合在农村、工矿企业演出的节目，可以在依法取得著作权人许可后，提供给文艺表演团体、演员在农村、工矿企业演出时使用。
The cultural authority of the State Council may, after obtaining permission from the copyright owner in accordance with the law, provide programs suitable for performances in rural areas and industrial and mining enterprises to literary and artistic performance groups and performers for use in such performances.
文化主管部门实施文艺评奖，应当适当考虑参评对象在农村、工矿企业的演出场次。
When conducting literary and artistic awards, cultural authorities shall give appropriate consideration to the number of performances given by nominees in rural areas and industrial and mining enterprises.
县级以上地方人民政府应当对在农村、工矿企业演出的文艺表演团体、演员给予支持。
Local people's governments at or above the county level shall provide support to literary and artistic performance groups and performers who perform in rural areas and industrial and mining enterprises.
演出行业协会应当依照章程的规定，制定行业自律规范，指导、监督会员的经营活动，促进公平竞争。
The performance industry association shall, in accordance with the provisions of itsarticles of association, formulate industry self-regulatory norms, guide and supervise the business activities of its members, and promote fair competition.
法律责任
Legal Liability
有下列行为之一的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门予以取缔，没收演出器材和违法所得，并处违法所得8倍以上10倍以下的罚款；没有违法所得或者违法所得不足1万元的，并处5万元以上10万元以下的罚款；构成犯罪的，依法追究刑事责任：
Whoever commits any of the following acts shall be banned by the cultural administrative department of the people's government at the county level, confiscated of performance equipment and illegal gains, and fined not less than 8 times but not more than 10 times the illegal gains; if there are no illegal gains or the illegal gains are less than 10,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 50,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan shall be imposed; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be investigated according to law:
(一)违反本条例第六条、第十条、第十一条规定，擅自从事营业性演出经营活动的；
(1) Engaging in commercial performance business activities without authorization in violation of Articles 6, 10, and 11 of these Regulations;
(二)违反本条例第十二条、第十四条规定，超范围从事营业性演出经营活动的；
(2) Engaging in commercial performance business activities beyond the approved scope in violation of Articles 12 and 14 of these Regulations;
(三)违反本条例第八条第一款规定，变更营业性演出经营项目未向原发证机关申请换发营业性演出许可证的。
(3) Changing the commercial performance business project without applying to the original licensing authority for a replacement of the commercial performance license in violation of the first paragraph of Article 8 of these Regulations.
违反本条例第七条、第九条规定，擅自设立演出场所经营单位或者擅自从事营业性演出经营活动的，由工商行政管理部门依法予以取缔、处罚；构成犯罪的，依法追究刑事责任。
Whoever, in violation of Articles 7 and 9 of these Regulations, establishes a performance venue business unit without authorization or engages in commercial performance business activities without authorization shall be banned and punished by the administrative department for industry and commerce according to law; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be investigated according to law.
违反本条例第十三条、第十五条规定，未经批准举办营业性演出的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门责令停止演出，没收违法所得，并处违法所得8倍以上10倍以下的罚款；没有违法所得或者违法所得不足1万元的，并处5万元以上10万元以下的罚款；情节严重的，由原发证机关吊销营业性演出许可证。
Whoever, in violation of Articles 13 and 15 of these Regulations, holds a commercial performance without approval shall be ordered by the cultural administrative department of the people's government at the county level to stop the performance, confiscated of illegal gains, and fined not less than 8 times but not more than 10 times the illegal gains; if there are no illegal gains or the illegal gains are less than 10,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 50,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan shall be imposed; if the circumstances are serious, the commercial performance license shall be revoked by the original licensing authority.
违反本条例第十六条第三款规定，变更演出举办单位、参加演出的文艺表演团体、演员或者节目未重新报批的，依照前款规定处罚；变更演出的名称、时间、地点、场次未重新报批的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门责令改正，给予警告，可以并处3万元以下的罚款。
Whoever, in violation of the third paragraph of Article 16 of these Regulations, changes the performance organizer, the performing arts troupe, the performers, or the programs without re-approval shall be punished in accordance with the preceding paragraph; whoever changes the name, time, place, or number of performances without re-approval shall be ordered by the cultural administrative department of the people's government at the county level to make corrections, given a warning, and may be fined not more than 30,000 yuan.
演出场所经营单位为未经批准的营业性演出提供场地的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门责令改正，没收违法所得，并处违法所得3倍以上5倍以下的罚款；没有违法所得或者违法所得不足1万元的，并处3万元以上5万元以下的罚款。
If a performance venue business unit provides a venue for an unapproved commercial performance, the cultural administrative department of the people's government at the county level shall order it to make corrections, confiscate its illegal gains, and impose a fine of not less than 3 times but not more than 5 times the illegal gains; if there are no illegal gains or the illegal gains are less than 10,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 30,000 yuan but not more than 50,000 yuan shall be imposed.
违反本条例第三十一条规定，伪造、变造、出租、出借、买卖营业性演出许可证、批准文件，或者以非法手段取得营业性演出许可证、批准文件的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门没收违法所得，并处违法所得8倍以上10倍以下的罚款；没有违法所得或者违法所得不足1万元的，并处5万元以上10万元以下的罚款；对原取得的营业性演出许可证、批准文件，予以吊销、撤销；构成犯罪的，依法追究刑事责任。
Whoever, in violation of Article 31 of these Regulations, forges, alters, leases, lends, buys or sells a commercial performance license or approval document, or obtains a commercial performance license or approval document by illegal means, shall have the illegal gains confiscated by the competent cultural department of the people's government at the county level, and be fined not less than 8 times but not more than 10 times the illegal gains; if there are no illegal gains or the illegal gains are less than 10,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 50,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan shall be imposed; the original commercial performance license or approval document shall be revoked or cancelled; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law.
营业性演出有本条例第二十五条禁止情形的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门责令停止演出，没收违法所得，并处违法所得8倍以上10倍以下的罚款；没有违法所得或者违法所得不足1万元的，并处5万元以上10万元以下的罚款；情节严重的，由原发证机关吊销营业性演出许可证；违反治安管理规定的，由公安部门依法予以处罚；构成犯罪的，依法追究刑事责任。
If a commercial performance contains any of the circumstances prohibited in Article 25 of these Regulations, the competent cultural department of the people's government at the county level shall order the performance to cease, confiscate the illegal gains, and impose a fine of not less than 8 times but not more than 10 times the illegal gains; if there are no illegal gains or the illegal gains are less than 10,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 50,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan shall be imposed; if the circumstances are serious, the original issuing authority shall revoke the commercial performance license; if the provisions on public security administration are violated, the public security department shall impose penalties according to law; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law.
演出场所经营单位、演出举办单位发现营业性演出有本条例第二十五条禁止情形未采取措施予以制止的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门、公安部门依据法定职权给予警告，并处5万元以上10万元以下的罚款；未依照本条例第二十六条规定报告的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门、公安部门依据法定职权给予警告，并处5000元以上1万元以下的罚款。
If a performance venue operator or performance organizer discovers that a commercial performance contains any of the circumstances prohibited in Article 25 of these Regulations but fails to take measures to stop it, the competent cultural department or public security department of the people's government at the county level shall, within their statutory functions and powers, give a warning and impose a fine of not less than 50,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan; if they fail to report as required by Article 26 of these Regulations, the competent cultural department or public security department of the people's government at the county level shall, within their statutory functions and powers, give a warning and impose a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan.
有下列行为之一的，对演出举办单位、文艺表演团体、演员，由国务院文化主管部门或者省、自治区、直辖市人民政府文化主管部门向社会公布；演出举办单位、文艺表演团体在2年内再次被公布的，由原发证机关吊销营业性演出许可证；个体演员在2年内再次被公布的，由工商行政管理部门吊销营业执照：
If any of the following acts occurs, the performance organizer, art troupe, or performer shall be publicly announced by the competent cultural department of the State Council or the competent cultural department of the people's government of a province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government; if the performance organizer or art troupe is publicly announced again within two years, the original issuing authority shall revoke the commercial performance license; if an individual performer is publicly announced again within two years, the administrative department for industry and commerce shall revoke the business license:
(一)非因不可抗力中止、停止或者退出演出的；
(1) Suspending, stopping, or withdrawing from a performance without force majeure;
(二)文艺表演团体、主要演员或者主要节目内容等发生变更未及时告知观众的；
(2) Changing the art troupe, principal performers, or main program content without timely notifying the audience;
(三)以假唱欺骗观众的；
(3) Deceiving the audience by lip-syncing;
(四)为演员假唱提供条件的。
(4) Providing conditions for performers to lip-sync.
有前款第(一)项、第(二)项和第(三)项所列行为之一的，观众有权在退场后依照有关消费者权益保护的法律规定要求演出举办单位赔偿损失；演出举办单位可以依法向负有责任的文艺表演团体、演员追偿。
If any of the acts listed in items (1), (2), or (3) of the preceding paragraph occurs, the audience has the right to demand compensation for losses from the performance organizer after leaving the venue in accordance with the laws on consumer rights protection; the performance organizer may seek recourse from the responsible art troupe or performer according to law.
有本条第一款第(一)项、第(二)项和第(三)项所列行为之一的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门处5万元以上10万元以下的罚款；有本条第一款第(四)项所列行为的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门处5000元以上1万元以下的罚款。
If any of the acts listed in items (1), (2), or (3) of the first paragraph of this Article occurs, the competent cultural department of the people's government at the county level shall impose a fine of not less than 50,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan; if any of the acts listed in item (4) of the first paragraph of this Article occurs, the competent cultural department of the people's government at the county level shall impose a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan.
以政府或者政府部门的名义举办营业性演出，或者营业性演出冠以“中国”、“中华”、“全国”、“国际”等字样的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门责令改正，没收违法所得，并处违法所得3倍以上5倍以下的罚款；没有违法所得或者违法所得不足1万元的，并处3万元以上5万元以下的罚款；拒不改正或者造成严重后果的，由原发证机关吊销营业性演出许可证。
Where a commercial performance is held in the name of the government or a government department, or the commercial performance is prefixed with words such as 'China', 'Chinese', 'National', or 'International', the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government at the county level shall order correction, confiscate illegal gains, and impose a fine of not less than 3 times but not more than 5 times the illegal gains; if there are no illegal gains or the illegal gains are less than 10,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 30,000 yuan but not more than 50,000 yuan shall be imposed; if correction is refused or serious consequences are caused, the original licensing authority shall revoke the commercial performance permit.
营业性演出广告的内容误导、欺骗公众或者含有其他违法内容的，由工商行政管理部门责令停止发布，并依法予以处罚。
Where the content of a commercial performance advertisement misleads or deceives the public or contains other illegal content, the administrative department for industry and commerce shall order cessation of publication and impose penalties according to law.
演出举办单位或者其法定代表人、主要负责人及其他直接责任人员在募捐义演中获取经济利益的，由县级以上人民政府文化主管部门依据各自职权责令其退回并交付受捐单位；构成犯罪的，依法追究刑事责任；尚不构成犯罪的，由县级以上人民政府文化主管部门依据各自职权处违法所得3倍以上5倍以下的罚款，并由国务院文化主管部门或者省、自治区、直辖市人民政府文化主管部门向社会公布违法行为人的名称或者姓名，直至由原发证机关吊销演出举办单位的营业性演出许可证。
Where the performance organizer or its legal representative, principal responsible person, or other directly responsible persons obtain economic benefits from a charity performance, the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government at the county level shall, within their respective functions and powers, order them to return the benefits and deliver them to the recipient organization; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law; if a crime is not constituted, the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government at the county level shall, within their respective functions and powers, impose a fine of not less than 3 times but not more than 5 times the illegal gains, and the culturalcompetent authority of the State Council or the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government shall publicly announce the name of the violator, until the original licensing authority revokes the commercial performance permit of the performance organizer.
文艺表演团体或者演员、职员在募捐义演中获取经济利益的，由县级以上人民政府文化主管部门依据各自职权责令其退回并交付受捐单位。
Where an art performance troupe or an actor or staff member obtains economic benefits from a charity performance, the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government at the county level shall, within their respective functions and powers, order them to return the benefits and deliver them to the recipient organization.
违反本条例第八条第一款规定，变更名称、住所、法定代表人或者主要负责人未向原发证机关申请换发营业性演出许可证的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门责令改正，给予警告，并处1万元以上3万元以下的罚款。
Where, in violation of the provisions of Article 8, paragraph 1 of these Regulations, a change of name, domicile, legal representative, or principal responsible person is not reported to the original licensing authority for renewal of the commercial performance permit, the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government at the county level shall order correction, give a warning, and impose a fine of not less than 10,000 yuan but not more than 30,000 yuan.
违反本条例第七条第二款、第八条第二款、第九条第二款规定，未办理备案手续的，由县级人民政府文化主管部门责令改正，给予警告，并处5000元以上1万元以下的罚款。
Where, in violation of the provisions of Article 7, paragraph 2, Article 8, paragraph 2, or Article 9, paragraph 2 of these Regulations, the registration procedures are not completed, the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government at the county level shall order correction, give a warning, and impose a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan.
有下列行为之一的，由公安部门或者公安消防机构依据法定职权依法予以处罚；构成犯罪的，依法追究刑事责任：
Where any of the following acts occurs, the public security department or the public security fire control institution shall impose penalties according to law within their statutory functions and powers; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law:
(一)违反本条例安全、消防管理规定的；
(1) Violating the safety and fire control management provisions of these Regulations;
(二)伪造、变造营业性演出门票或者倒卖伪造、变造的营业性演出门票的。
(2) Forging or altering commercial performance tickets, or selling forged or altered commercial performance tickets.
演出举办单位印制、出售超过核准观众数量的或者观众区域以外的营业性演出门票的，由县级以上人民政府公安部门依据各自职权责令改正，没收违法所得，并处违法所得3倍以上5倍以下的罚款；没有违法所得或者违法所得不足1万元的，并处3万元以上5万元以下的罚款；造成严重后果的，由原发证机关吊销营业性演出许可证；构成犯罪的，依法追究刑事责任。
Where a performance organizer prints or sells commercial performance tickets exceeding the approved number of spectators or beyond the spectator area, the public security department of the people's government at the county level shall, within their respective functions and powers, order correction, confiscate illegal gains, and impose a fine of not less than 3 times but not more than 5 times the illegal gains; if there are no illegal gains or the illegal gains are less than 10,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 30,000 yuan but not more than 50,000 yuan shall be imposed; if serious consequences are caused, the original licensing authority shall revoke the commercial performance permit; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law.
演出场所经营单位、个体演出经纪人、个体演员违反本条例规定，情节严重的，由县级以上人民政府文化主管部门依据各自职权责令其停止营业性演出经营活动，并通知工商行政管理部门，由工商行政管理部门依法吊销营业执照。其中，演出场所经营单位有其他经营业务的，由工商行政管理部门责令其办理变更登记，逾期不办理的，吊销营业执照。
If a venue operator, individual performance broker, or individual performer violates these Regulations under serious circumstances, the culturalcompetent authority of the people's government at or above the county level shall, according to their respective functions, order the cessation of commercial performance business activities and notify the administrative department for industry and commerce, which shall revoke the business license according to law. If the venue operator has other business operations, the administrative department for industry and commerce shall order it to undergo change registration; if it fails to do so within the time limit, the business license shall be revoked.
因违反本条例规定被文化主管部门吊销营业性演出许可证，或者被工商行政管理部门吊销营业执照或者责令变更登记的，自受到行政处罚之日起，当事人为单位的，其法定代表人、主要负责人5年内不得担任文艺表演团体、演出经纪机构或者演出场所经营单位的法定代表人、主要负责人；当事人为个人的，个体演员1年内不得从事营业性演出，个体演出经纪人5年内不得从事营业性演出的居间、代理活动。
If a party has its commercial performance license revoked by the culturalcompetent authority or its business license revoked or change registration ordered by the administrative department for industry and commerce due to violation of these Regulations, from the date of the administrative penalty, if the party is an entity, its legal representative and principal responsible person shall not serve as the legal representative or principal responsible person of any art troupe, performance brokerage institution, or venue operator for five years; if the party is an individual, an individual performer shall not engage in commercial performances for one year, and an individual performance broker shall not engage in intermediary or agency activities for commercial performances for five years.
因营业性演出有本条例第二十五条禁止情形被文化主管部门吊销营业性演出许可证，或者被工商行政管理部门吊销营业执照或者责令变更登记的，不得再次从事营业性演出或者营业性演出的居间、代理、行纪活动。
If a party has its commercial performance license revoked by the culturalcompetent authority or its business license revoked or change registration ordered by the administrative department for industry and commerce due to a commercial performance involving a prohibited circumstance under Article 25 of these Regulations, it shall not engage in commercial performances or intermediary, agency, or brokerage activities for commercial performances again.
因违反本条例规定2年内2次受到行政处罚又有应受本条例处罚的违法行为的，应当从重处罚。
If a party has received two administrative penalties within two years for violating these Regulations and commits another violation subject to penalty under these Regulations, a heavier penalty shall be imposed.
各级人民政府或者政府部门非法资助、赞助，或者非法变相资助、赞助营业性演出，或者用公款购买营业性演出门票用于个人消费的，依照有关财政违法行为处罚处分的行政法规的规定责令改正。对单位给予警告或者通报批评。对直接负责的主管人员和其他直接责任人员给予记大过处分；情节较重的，给予降级或者撤职处分；情节严重的，给予开除处分。
If a people's government at any level or a government department illegally funds, sponsors, or indirectly funds or sponsors commercial performances, or uses public funds to purchase commercial performance tickets for personal consumption, it shall be ordered to correct according to the administrative regulations on fiscal violations and penalties. The entity shall be given a warning or circulated a notice of criticism. The directly responsible supervisor and other directly responsible personnel shall be given a major demerit; if the circumstances are relatively serious, demotion or removal from office; if the circumstances are serious, expulsion.
文化主管部门、公安部门、工商行政管理部门的工作人员滥用职权、玩忽职守、徇私舞弊或者未依照本条例规定履行职责的，依法给予行政处分；构成犯罪的，依法追究刑事责任。
If staff members of the culturalcompetent authority, public security departments, or administrative departments for industry and commerce abuse their power, neglect their duties, engage in malpractice for personal gain, or fail to perform their duties according to these Regulations, they shall be given administrative sanctions according to law; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law.
附则
Supplementary Provisions
民间游散艺人的营业性演出，省、自治区、直辖市人民政府可以参照本条例的规定制定具体管理办法。
For commercial performances by itinerant performers, the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government may formulate specific management measures by reference to these Regulations.
本条例自2005年9月1日起施行。1997年8月11日国务院发布的《营业性演出管理条例》同时废止。
These Regulations shall take effect as of September 1, 2005. The Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Performances promulgated by the State Council on August 11, 1997 shall be repealed simultaneously.