Ordinance on Administrative Fines (VOB) - Principle (VOB)
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Provisions)
1. This regulation governs the imposition of fines for violations of federal and cantonal provisions.
1. Violations of cantonal law provisions according to Annex 1 of this regulation are processed through the ordinance fine procedure, unless an ordinary procedure is to be conducted.
1. The provisions of the Ordinance Fine Law of March 18, 2016 (OBG), as amended, apply mutatis mutandis to the cantonal ordinance fine procedure.
1. The Cantonal Police may impose federal and cantonal administrative fines in all areas.
2. The districts may impose administrative fines for stationary traffic violations according to Appendix 1, Number 2 of the Administrative Fines Ordinance of January 16, 2019 (AFO). They may employ auxiliary personnel or commission third parties for this purpose.
3. Control authorities pursuant to Appendix 2 of this ordinance may impose federal and cantonal administrative fines in the area of the decrees listed therein.
1. Persons designated for the imposition of administrative fines require authorization from the Department of Justice, Police, and Military Affairs. Exempt are police officers who hold the federal professional certificate.
2. The Cantonal Police ensure appropriate training for the imposition of administrative fines.
1. Proceeds from administrative fines generally accrue to the canton.
2. Administrative fines collected by auxiliaries, employees, or agents of the districts accrue to the respective district.
1. The permits granted by the Department of Justice, Police, and Military under previous law shall remain valid.
1. This regulation shall enter into force upon adoption by the Grand Council.