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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15154866 Approving of the Schedule of Violations and Penalties for the Regulations of the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

Based on article 7(4) of the Regulation of the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center, issued by Council of Ministers Decision 337 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1442 [2 February 2021], which states: “Taking into account the provisions stipulated in the regulation, the center shall establish a schedule of violations that includes a classification of them and their corresponding penalties, taking into account the proportionality between the violation and the penalty, and the schedule must be issued by a decision of the minister,” and as required by the interests of work.

hereby decides

First

The Schedule of Violations and Penalties for the Regulation of King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center is hereby approved in the form attached to the decision.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication on the official gazette, and it must be communicated to those required to implement it and act by virtue of it, and it hereby repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center
Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley

Issued on: 28 Jumada Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 29 December 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5064 issued on 10 January 2025.

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Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 852 Implementing the Nineteenth Phase for Linking Electronic Billing Systems

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The Governor of Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

after perusal of the Electronic Invoicing Regulation issued by the board of directors of the authority Decision 2-6-20 dated 4 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [19 November 2020],

based on article 6(a) of the aforementioned regulation,

and after perusal of Administrative Decision 19821 dated 15 Shawwal 1442 [27 May 2021] and its amendments, including approval of the controls, requirements, technical specifications, and procedural rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Electronic Invoicing Regulation,

hereby decides

First

Taking into account the provisions of the commitment decisions to link the electronic invoicing systems previously issued by the authority, all persons subject to the electronic invoicing regulation whose annual revenues subject to value-added tax for the year 2022 or for the year 2023 exceed 1,750,000 (one million seven hundred and fifty thousand) Riyals shall commit to linking their electronic invoicing systems, sending electronic invoices and electronic notices, and sharing their data with the authority—the fourteenth stage of linking electronic invoicing systems with the systems of the authority—as of 1 July 2025, and until the latest of 30 September 2025.

Second

The authority shall notify persons who meet the criteria stipulated in this decision using the means of communication approved by the authority within the specified time period.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those required to implement it, and comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Governor
Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi

Issued on: 22 Jumada Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 23 December 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5063 issued on 5 January 2025.

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15150091 Approving the Amendment of the Executive Regulation of the Providers of Environmental Services of the Environmental Law

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Issued on: 22 Jumada Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 23 December 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5063 issued on 5 January 2025.

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Saudi Food and Drug Authority: Decision 4/44 Approving the Amendment of the Executive Regulation of the Food Law

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The Board of Directors of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority,

after perusal of paragraph Third of Royal Decree D/1 dated 6 Muharram 1436 [30 October 2014] Approving the Food Law,

after perusal of Article 44 of the Food Law, which stipulates that the board has the mandate to issue the executive regulation of the law,

after perusal of board of directors Decision 3-16-1439 dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1440 [10 December 2018] approving the Executive Regulation of the Food Law,

after perusal of Royal Court Confidential Telegram 82137 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [23 May 2024], which includes a number of recommendations, one of which is that the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing shall coordinate with the Food and Drug Authority to set strict rules and protocols that establishments must comply with in cases of poisoning or suspected poisoning, including reporting; closing an establishment and preventing it from operating; and not cleaning, removing, or destroying any equipment, tools, or materials if poisoning is confirmed, criminalizing a violation of this, and taking the necessary urgent legal procedures to ensure that employees of an establishment are not allowed to leave the Kingdom until investigations are completed by the competent entities,

after perusal of Royal Court Telegram 29348 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [28 October 2024], and the Bureau of Experts Memorandum 899 dated 13 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [16 September 2024], regarding the completion by the authority—in coordination with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing according to its legal mandates—of the necessary amendments to the Executive Regulation of the Food Law, based on the request of the ministry,

after perusal of executive committee Decision 4/TH/27 dated 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [17 November 2024], which recommends presenting the draft Executive Regulation of the Food Law to the board of directors for approval in accordance with the form attached,

and after perusal of the work done by the authority regarding setting rules and protocols that establishments must comply with, in cases of poisoning or suspected poisoning, in agreement with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, by adding a paragraph to article 41 and adding three legal provisions to the Executive Regulation of the Food Law,

hereby decides

The amendment of the Executive Regulation of the Food Law is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 14 Jumada Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 15 December 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5072 issued on 21 February 2025.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 107/46/1 Adopting the Railways Local Content Guide

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based on the powers granted to him by law,

after perusal of the System of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Railway Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 22 Sha’ban 1445 [3 March 2024],

and after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Railway Law issued by the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 1/1/2024/4 dated 19 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [25 June 2024],

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Local Content Guide for Railways is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

Second

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.

Third

This decision hereby repeals all previous decisions and instructions in conflict with it.

Fourth

The original copy of this decision must be sent to the Undersecretary of the Railway Transport Authority to act upon it and implement its provisions.

Acting President of the Transport General Authority
Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih

Issued on: 6 Jumada Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 8 December 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5062 issued on 27 December 2024.

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Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization: Decision Approving the Technical Regulations for Tanks (Dry Gas Transport Tanks)

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Based on article 9 of the system of the authority issued by the Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 17 Jumada Al-Thani 1431 [31 May 2010] and its subsequent amendments, which stipulates that: “The board is the competent authority to manage the affairs of the authority, conduct its business, and take all necessary decisions to achieve its purposes within the limits of the provisions of this system”.

after perusal of the Board of Directors of the Authority Decision 06/202/2024 at its meeting 202 dated 10 March 2024, which includes the approval of the “Technical Regulations for Tanks – Part Three: Dry Gas Transport Tanks”.

and based on Executive Decision 080 dated 28 October 2024, the board hereby approves the “Technical Regulation for Tanks – Part Three: Dry Gas Transport Tanks” in accordance with Document (ME 202-24-05-02-01), which aims to determine the basic requirements for dry gas transport tanks, included in the scope of this regulation, determine the conformity assessment procedures that suppliers must adhere to, in order to ensure the conformity of this product, and maintain the health and safety of road users.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 6 December 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5059 issued on 6 December 2024.

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Ministry of Finance: Decision 730 Extending the Implementation of the Initiative of Fine Cancellation and Exemption from Financial Punishment for Payers

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The Minister of Finance,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on Royal Order 60699 dated 26 Ramadan 1443 [27 April 2022], regarding the approval to re-launch the initiative of “Fine Cancellation and Exemption from Financial Punishment for Payers”, and my authorization to determine the standards, controls, and procedures for its application as well as the authority to extend them if necessary,

after perusal of the Income Tax Law issued by Royal Decree D/1 dated 15 Muharram 1425 [7 March 2004], the Excise Tax Law issued by Royal Decree D/86 dated 27 Sha’ban 1438 [24 May 2017], the Value Added Tax Law issued by Royal Decree D/113 dated 2 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1438 [25 July 2017], and the Executive Regulation of the Real Estate Transaction Tax issued by Ministerial Decision 712 dated 15 Safar 1442 [3 October 2020], and its amendments,

hereby decides:

First

The implementation of the initiative of “Fine Cancellation and Exemption from Financial Punishment for Payers” issued by Ministerial Decision 1352 dated 28 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [5 June 2024] starting from 1 January 2025 is hereby extended for a period of six months.

Second

A payer registered with the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority is exempted from the late registration fine stipulated in the tax laws in the event that all the returns due to be submitted to the authority are submitted, and he pays the full principal of the tax debt due into force within the period from 1 June 2022 until the end of this initiative, or submits an application for its installment within the period from 1 June 2022 until the end of this initiative, with the payer adhering to the installment plan approved by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority.

Third

A payer is exempted from the late payment fine and the delay in submitting the returns stipulated in all tax laws, and the fine for correcting the returns stipulated in the Value Added Tax Law associated with a tax return due to be submitted to the authority before 1 January 2025, whether the fine arises as a result of an action taken by the payer or the result of an assessment or re-evaluation conducted by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, provided that the payer pays the full principal of the due tax debt relating to the return from which the fine arose within the period from 1 June 2022 until the end of this initiative, or submits an application for its installment within the period from 1 June 2022 until the end of this initiative, with the payer adhering to the installment plan approved by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority.

Fourth

A payer is exempted from the unpaid financial fines stipulated in the Value Added Tax Law article 45, which was imposed before 1 January 2025, provided that the payer submits all the returns due to be submitted to the authority, and pays the principal of the tax debt due by virtue of it within the period from 1 June 2022 until the end of this initiative, or submits an application for its installment within the period from 1 June 2022 until the end of this initiative, with the payer adhering to the installment plan approved by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority.

Fifth

A payer is exempted from the full unpaid fines referred to in clause Third of this decision if he has paid the principal of the tax debt relating to it in full before 1 January 2025.

Sixth

The exemption from late payment fines referred to in clause Third of this decision includes late payment fines related to the principal tax included in the installment plan approved by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority the payment of which is due after the end of the period of this initiative. If the taxpayer does not adhere to the installment plan approved by the authority during or after the end of the period of this initiative, a late payment fine related to the principal unpaid tax must be imposed on him.

Seventh

The payer is not exempted from the fines resulting from tax evasion violations, including the fines stipulated in clause Second, Third, and Fourth of this decision.

Eighth

This decision comes into force from the date of its issuance and it must be communicated to those required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Finance
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan

Issued on: 24 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 26 November 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5063 issued on 5 January 2025.

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Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization: Decision 098 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Law of Standards and Quality

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The Minister of Commerce, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization,

based on the powers he holds,

after perusal of Royal Decree D/36 dated 29 Muharram 1446 [5 August 2024], approving Council of Ministers Decision 93 dated 24 Muharram 1446 [31 July 2024], which stipulates in clause First on the approval of the Product Safety Law, and based on what is included in article 36 of the law—referred to—that the board of directors of the organization shall issue the regulations within ninety days from the date of publication of the law in the official gazette, and is effective from the date of its entry into force, and based on Board of Directors of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization Decision 01/203/2024 in its meeting 203 dated 15 November 2024, regarding the approval of the executive regulation of the law,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Law of Product Safety is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached to this decision.

Second

The provisions of the technical regulations approved by the council must remain in force until they are amended or repealed.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette and comes into force from the date of its publication.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to those concerned for implementation.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Commerce
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Authority
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi

Issued on: 18 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 20 November 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5058 issued on 29 November 2024.

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Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization: Decision 097 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Law of Product Safety

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The Minister of Commerce, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization,

based on the powers he holds,

after perusal of Royal Decree D/36 dated 29 Muharram 1446 [5 August 2024], approving Council of Ministers Decision 93 dated 24 Muharram 1446 [31 July 2024], which stipulates in clause First the approval of the Product Safety Law, and based on article 36 of the—aforementioned—law that stipulates that the board of directors of the organization shall issue the regulations within ninety days from the date of publication of the law in the official gazette, and that they are effective from the date of its entry into force, and based on Board of Directors of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization Decision 01/203/2024 in its meeting 203 dated 15 November 2024, regarding the approval of the executive regulation of the law,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Law of Product Safety is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached to this decision.

Second

The provisions of the technical regulations approved by the council remain in force until they are amended or repealed.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette and comes into force from the date of its publication.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to those concerned for implementation.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Commerce
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Authority
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi

Issued on: 18 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 20 November 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5058 issued on 29 November 2024.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 4600108324 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Public Utilities Protection Law

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing, based on the powers granted to him by law, after perusal of article 13(b) of the Public Utilities Protection Law issued by Royal Decree D/62 dated 20 Dhu Al-Hijja 1405 [5 September 1985], which stipulates that “compensation must be determined, fines must be imposed, and the amount of the fine must be specified for each violation within its maximum limit stipulated in this law, in accordance with rules issued by the competent minister,” and article 14 of the law which stipulates that “the ministers concerned with implementing this law shall issue, each within the limits of his competences, the decisions necessary for its implementation.”

and after perusal of the Regulation of Violations and the Amount of Fines for Water, Wastewater, and Flood Facilities and the Rules for Controlling Them issued by Ministerial Decision 52240 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1419 [7 April 1999],

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Public Utilities Protection Law is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

This decision hereby repeals the Regulation of Violations and the Amount of Fines for Water, Wastewater, and Flood Facilities and the Rules for Controlling Them issued by Ministerial Decision 52240 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1419 [7 April 1999],

Third

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail

Issued on: 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 17 November 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5062 issued on 27 December 2024.