The Minister of Tourism,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
and perusal of the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 of 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022],
based on article 20 of the regulation of the committee for the consideration of violations of the Tourism Law and its regulations, issued by Ministerial Decision 2297 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], which stipulates that “the committee shall apply the rules and procedures for rehabilitation and payment of compensation for damage resulting from the violation, approved by the m minister or his authorized representative.”,
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The Rules Governing Rehabilitation, Payment of Compensation for Damage, and Refund of Amounts to Their Owners are hereby approved in accordance with the Tourism Law and its regulations, in accordance with the form attached to this decision.
Second
The committee for the consideration of violations of the Tourism Law and its regulations shall—in accordance with its competences—apply these rules when considering the obligation of the violator to rehabilitate and remove the violation or its impact, pay compensation for damage, or return the amounts obtained by the violator to the victim, in accordance with the provisions of the law and its regulations, taking into account the relevant laws, regulations, and decisions.
Third
The rules must be published in the official gazette, and come into force from the date of their publication.
Fourth
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act on it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib
Issued on: 10/11/1444
Corresponding to: 30/5/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4985 issued on 9 June 2023.