With the help of Allah the Almighty,
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/ 90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
after perusal of the Shura Council Decision 56/6 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [28 October 2024]
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 498 dated 14 Rajab 1446 [14 January 2025],
have decreed as follows
First
The government entity is exempted from penalties and fines resulting from its violation of the Law of the Municipal Licensing Procedures–issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 23 Ramadan 1435 [20 July 2014]–if it corrects this violation within one year from the date of this decree. The Minister of Municipalities and Housing may extend the period for another year.
Second
His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 19 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 19 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5068 issued on 7 February 2025.