Article 29 of the Saudi Agriculture Law
المادة 29 من نظام الزراعة
The Public Prosecution, in accordance with its law, investigates the violations referred to in Article 28 of the Agriculture Law and prosecutes them before the competent court.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تتولى النيابة العامة -وفقًا لنظامها- التحقيق في المخالفات المشار إليها في المادة (الثامنة والعشرين) من النظام؛ والادعاء أمام المحكمة المختصة.
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 29 explained in plain English
This article identifies the authority competent to investigate and prosecute the Law's most serious offenses, which are the violations referred to in Article 28:
- Manufacturing or importing any banned or adulterated pesticide.
- Harming any kind of animal resources.
- Importing or bringing in banned agricultural resources without the Ministry's approval.
- Obstructing the work of inspectors.
The penalty for these acts is imprisonment of up to 5 years and a fine of up to SAR 10 million, or either.
The competent authority: The Public Prosecution, acting in accordance with its law.
Its jurisdiction:
- Investigating these violations.
- Prosecuting before the competent court.
In practical terms, a person accused of one of the acts in Article 28 has their case investigated by the Public Prosecution, which then brings the case before the competent court, and its procedures follow the Public Prosecution's law.
The article does not name the competent court or set out the investigation procedures, which are subject to the related laws. It is followed by Article 30, which punishes attempted violations.
If you have a specific situation, it is best to consult a lawyer specializing in criminal cases and agricultural laws.
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 29 of the Saudi Agriculture Law
Who investigates pesticide and animal harm crimes?
The Public Prosecution, in accordance with its law, investigates the violations referred to in Article 28 and prosecutes them before the competent court.
Which authority prosecutes an animal harm crime?
The Public Prosecution prosecutes violations of Article 28, including harming animal resources, before the competent court.
Articles this article refers to
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- Article 28
Anyone who manufactures or imports a banned or adulterated pesticide, harms animals, brings in banned resources, or obstructs inspectors is punished by up to 5 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to SAR 10 million, or either.
دون إخلال بأي عقوبة أشد ينص عليها نظام آخر، يعاقب بالسجن مدة لا تزيد على خمس سنوات وبغرامة لا تزيد على (10.000.000) عشرة ملايين ريال، أو بإحدى هاتين العقوبتين؛
- Article 31
The competent court handles the violations in Article 28 and their penalties, and may order confiscation, a daily fine, doubled penalties for repeat offenses and publication of a summary of the judgment.
تتولى المحكمة المختصة النظر في المخالفات المشار إليها في المادة (الثامنة والعشرين) من النظام، وإيقاع العقوبات المنصوص عليها في تلك المادة، ويجوز لها ما يأتي: 1-
- Article 33
The Minister grants a financial reward of no more than SAR 50,000 to non-inspectors who help uncover violations of the Agriculture Law and its Implementing Regulations.
يمنح الوزير مكافأة مالية لمن يساعد -من غير المفتشين- في الكشف عن أي من مخالفات أحكام النظام واللائحة. وتحدد بقرار من الوزير قواعد توزيع المكافآت، على ألَّا يتجا
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