Article 29 of the Saudi AIDS Prevention Law
المادة 29 من نظام الوقاية من متلازمة العوز المناعي المكتسب الإيدز وحقوق المصابين وواجباتهم
The article provides that the AIDS Prevention Law takes effect 90 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يعمل بالنظام بعد مضي (تسعين) يوماً من تاريخ نشره في الجريدة الرسمية.
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 sets the date the Law takes effect: it takes effect 90 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Why this period? The period gives the bodies concerned time to prepare to apply the Law's provisions, including:
- The public and private health bodies preparing to apply their obligations.
- Individuals and establishments learning their rights and duties under the Law.
- Allowing time to prepare the implementing procedures to which the Law refers.
Practical effect:
- Incidents that occur after the Law takes effect are subject to its provisions.
- From the date it takes effect, the Law repeals any conflicting provisions under Article 28.
The text does not state the date of publication itself, so learning the actual effective date requires referring to the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
A person who needs to determine whether a particular incident is subject to this Law according to the date it occurred may consult a lawyer who specializes in health regulations.
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 AIDS Prevention Law
When does the AIDS Prevention Law take effect?
After 90 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
From what date is the 90-day period counted?
From the date the Law is published in the Official Gazette.
More articles on Definitions and Objectives of the AIDS Law
- Article 1
The article defines the terms used in the AIDS Prevention Law, such as infected person, suspected person, close contact, dealing person, isolation, reporting, health bodies and the National Program.
يقصد بالألفاظ والعبارات الآتية - أينما وردت في هذا النظام - المعاني المبينة أمام كل منها، ما لم يقتضِ السياق خلاف ذلك: النظام: نظام الوقاية من متلازمة العوز الم
- Article 2
The article sets out the Law's objectives: classifying AIDS as a communicable disease, preserving the rights of infected persons and their contacts and stating their duties, and ensuring their care, rehabilitation and continued education and work.
مع عدم الإخلال بالتدابير والاحتياطات الوقائية الواردة في الأنظمة ذات العلاقة, يهدف النظام إلى ما يأتي: 1- تصنيف "الإيدز" من الأمراض المعدية، والعمل بالإجراءات و
- Article 27
The article obliges the Minister of Health to issue the Law's Implementing Regulations, after coordination with the Saudi Health Council, within 90 days of the Law's publication.
يصدر الوزير اللائحة - بعد التنسيق مع المجلس الصحي السعودي - خلال (تسعين) يوماً من تاريخ نشر النظام.
- Article 28
The article provides that the Law on Prevention of AIDS and the Rights and Duties of Persons Living with It repeals any provisions that conflict with it.
يلغي النظام كل ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.