Article 37 of the Saudi Accredited Valuers Law
المادة 37 من نظام المقيمين المعتمدين
This article allows a person whose license, membership or registration was cancelled or struck off to apply for a new license, membership or re-registration 3 years after the date of the decision.
Official text after amendments (Arabic)
Compiled from the original text and every officially published amendment; the amendments are shown in full below for comparison.
يجوز لمن ألغي ترخيصه، أو عضويته، أو شطب قيده، أن يطلب الحصول على ترخيص جديد، أو عضوية جديدة، أو إعادة قيده، بعد انقضاء (ثلاث) سنوات من تاريخ صدور قرار الإلغاء أو الشطب، ويبت المجلس أو من يفوضه في الطلب، وتتبع في ذلك الشروط والاجراءات نفسها المقررة لمنح الترخيص والعضوية وطلب القيد.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 37 explained in plain English
This article opens the door to return for someone who lost their license, membership or registration.
Who benefits?
- Someone whose license was cancelled.
- Someone whose membership was cancelled.
- Someone whose registration was struck off.
What may they apply for? A new license, new membership, or re-registration, as the case may be.
When? After 3 years have passed from the date of the decision to cancel or strike off. The application may not be submitted before this period has passed.
Who decides on the application? The Authority's board of directors or whomever it delegates.
What are the conditions? The same conditions and procedures set for granting the license and membership and applying for registration apply. That is, the applicant is treated as a new applicant, and must meet all the conditions again.
Notes:
- Return is not automatic with the passing of the period; it requires an application and a decision.
- The period runs from the date the decision was issued.
Amendment: the current text came from Royal Decree No. (M/190) dated 22/11/1444 AH.
Relationship to other articles: Article 36 provides that the allowances of the members of the violations committee are set by decision of the Minister, and those of the Valuers Registration Committee by decision of the board. Article 38 has the competent court hear all lawsuits brought by or against the accredited valuer for a reason related to practicing the profession.
Anyone who wishes to return to the profession after cancellation or striking off can consult a lawyer who specializes in administrative cases.
Practical example
A valuer's license in Madinah was cancelled by a decision issued in 1444 AH. Under the article, after 3 years from the date of the decision he may apply for a new license, and the board or whomever it delegates decides on his application, provided he meets the same conditions and procedures set for granting the license.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 37 of the Saudi Accredited Valuers Law
When can I apply for a new license after a valuer's license is cancelled?
After 3 years from the date the decision to cancel or strike off was issued.
Is the license restored automatically after the period?
No. An application must be submitted, and the board or whomever it delegates decides on it, under the conditions and procedures set for granting the license, membership and registration.
Amendment history
Royal Decree No. M/190 — 22/11/1444 AH
Official amendment text (Arabic)
- عُدلت هذه المادة وذلك بموجب المرسوم الملكي رقم (م/190) وتاريخ 1444/11/22هـ، لتكون بالنص الآتي:
"يجوز لمن ألغي ترخيصه، أو عضويته، أو شطب قيده، أن يطلب الحصول على ترخيص جديد، أو عضوية جديدة، أو إعادة قيده، بعد انقضاء (ثلاث) سنوات من تاريخ صدور قرار الإلغاء أو الشطب، ويبت المجلس أو من يفوضه في الطلب، وتتبع في ذلك الشروط والاجراءات نفسها المقررة لمنح الترخيص والعضوية وطلب القيد".
Original text before the amendments (Arabic)
يجوز لمن ألغي ترخيصه أو شطب قيده أن يطلب الحصول على ترخيص جديد أو إعادة قيده بعد انقضاء ثلاث سنوات من تاريخ صدور قرار إلغاء الترخيص أو الحكم بشطب القيد، وتتبع في ذلك الشروط والإجراءات نفسها المقررة لمنح الترخيص وطلب القيد.
More articles on Valuer Violations and Penalties
- Article 33Amended by M/190
This article has the competent court hear six violations, including practicing valuation without a license, impersonating the valuer's title and misleading advertising, and apply specific penalties from Article 32.
أولاً : تتولى المحكمة المختصة النظر في القضايا الناشئة عن ارتكاب أي من المخالفات التالية: 1 - مزاولة مهنة التقييم دون الحصول على ترخيص. 2 - مزاولة مهنة التقييم
- Article 36Amended by M/190
This article provides that the allowances of the members of the violations committee are set by decision of the Minister, and those of the Valuers Registration Committee by decision of the board.
تحدد ـ بقرار من الوزير ـ مكافآت أعضاء لجنة النظر في مخالفات أحكام هذا النظام المنصوص عليهم في المادة (الرابعة والثلاثين) من هذا النظام ، وتحدد -بقرار من المجلس-
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