Regulations of Jinan Municipality on the Administration of Religious Affairs

Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 In order to protect citizens' freedom of religious belief, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of religious citizens, manage religious affairs according to law and maintain social stability, these Regulations are formulated in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and in light of the actual situation of this Municipality. Article 2 These Regulations shall apply to the administration of religious affairs within the administrative area of this Municipality. Article 3 Citizens have freedom of religious belief. No organization or individual may force citizens to believe in or not believe in religion, and may not discriminate against citizens who believe in or not believe in religion. Article 4 The legitimate rights and interests of religious groups, places for religious activities, religious personnel and religious citizens and normal religious activities are protected by law.

Religious activities must be carried out within the scope permitted by the Constitution, laws and regulations. No organization or individual may use religion to engage in illegal activities. Article 5 Religious organizations and religious affairs shall adhere to the principle of independence and self-management, and shall not be dominated by foreign forces. Article 6 The religious affairs department of the Municipal People's Government shall be responsible for the unified management of religious affairs in this Municipality. The religious affairs department of the county (city, district) people's government is responsible for the specific management of religious affairs in this area.

The relevant departments of the people's governments of cities and counties (cities, districts) and the people's governments of townships (towns) shall, in accordance with their respective responsibilities, do a good job in the management of religious affairs. Chapter II Religious Organizations Article 7 The establishment of a religious organization shall be examined and approved by the local religious affairs department, and an application for registration shall be made to the local civil affairs department. After registration, the local religious affairs department shall report to the religious affairs department at the next higher level for the record.

Religious organizations shall accept the annual inspection in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state. Article 8 Religious organizations shall educate religious personnel and religious citizens in patriotism, socialism and the legal system, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests; Organize normal religious activities and handle educational affairs. Article 9 Religious organizations shall assist religious affairs departments in the registration, annual inspection and management of sites for religious activities. Article 10 Religious organizations may, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state, bid for enterprises and social welfare undertakings aiming at self-support and organize social welfare activities. Eleventh religious groups to organize training courses, volunteer classes, doctrine classes, must be reported to the religious affairs department at or above the county level for approval. Article 12 Religious groups may conduct religious academic research and cultural exchanges.

The publication, printing, reproduction and distribution of religious publications must be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations. Chapter III Places for Religious Activities Article 13 The establishment, merger, relocation, alteration, termination and annual inspection of places for religious activities shall be handled in accordance with relevant state regulations. Article 14 for new construction, renovation, relocation and demolition of temples and churches, an application shall be filed by a religious group or a management organization of religious activity places, which shall be submitted to the provincial religious affairs department for examination and approval after being examined and approved by the municipal religious affairs department, and relevant formalities shall be handled according to law. Fifteenth sites for religious activities should establish management organizations and establish a sound management system. Article 16 The management organization of religious activity sites may, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state, bid for enterprises and social public welfare undertakings aiming at self-support and sell religious articles, religious artworks and religious publications. Article 17 When entering a place for religious activities, citizens shall respect religious customs and abide by the management system of the place.

No organization or individual may publicize and debate different religions or beliefs in religious activities. Eighteenth religious groups and places for religious activities can accept donations such as charity, Nie Tie and dedication. Article 19 Divination, fortune-telling, fortune-telling, exorcism and medical treatment are not allowed in places for religious activities. Article 20. Holding exhibitions, shooting movies, TV films and videos in religious activities places shall obtain the consent of the management organization of religious activities places and the religious affairs departments of the counties (cities, districts) where they are located, and then go through the formalities with the relevant departments. Twenty-first sites for religious activities belong to cultural relics protection units or located in scenic spots, and their management organizations shall protect and manage them in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and regulations, and accept the guidance and supervision of relevant departments. Twenty-second places for non-religious activities are not allowed to set up merit boxes and dedication boxes, and they are not allowed to shape Buddha (God) statues without authorization; Do not preach, teach or distribute religious propaganda materials. Chapter IV Religious personnel Article 23 The identity of religious personnel shall be confirmed or revoked by religious groups at or above the municipal level in accordance with the conditions and procedures prescribed by this religion, and shall be reported to the municipal religious affairs department for the record.

Religious personnel who have not been identified, filed, resigned or dismissed shall not engage in religious activities as religious personnel. Twenty-fourth religious personnel should love the motherland, abide by laws and regulations, implement the teachings and canon of this religion, and accept the leadership of local religious groups. Twenty-fifth religious personnel shall, in accordance with the duties prescribed by this religion, preside over religious activities, handle educational affairs and participate in democratic management. Twenty-sixth organizations of religious activities across administrative regions at or above the county level, by the relevant religious groups to apply, with the consent of the local religious affairs department, reported to the religious affairs department at the next higher level for approval. Chapter V Religious Activities Article 27 Religious activities shall be conducted in legally registered places for religious activities and other places stipulated by laws and regulations. Twenty-eighth religious activities held collectively by religious citizens must be presided over by religious personnel or personnel who meet the prescribed conditions.