Article 14 of the Saudi Cash Transport Law
المادة 14 من نظام مزاولة نقل النقود والمعادن الثمينة والمستندات ذات القيمة
The Minister of Interior forms one or more committees in the regions, of three members one of whom has a sharia or legal qualification, to consider violations of the Law and decide the penalty under Article 15.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يكون وزير الداخلية لجنة أو أكثر في المناطق من ثلاثة أعضاء أحدهم يحمل مؤهلا شرعيا أو نظاميا؛ للنظر في مخالفات هذا النظام وتقرير العقوبة المناسبة وفقا للمادة (الخامسة عشرة) من هذا النظام.
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 14 explained in plain English
This article establishes the body competent to consider violations of the Law.
- Who forms it: the Minister of Interior.
- Its number and location: one or more committees in the regions.
- Its composition: three members, one of whom at least holds a sharia or legal qualification.
- Its competence: considering violations of this Law, and deciding the appropriate penalty.
The committee cannot impose any penalty it sees fit; it decides the penalty in accordance with Article 15, which sets the penalties as a warning, a financial fine not exceeding SAR 100,000, temporary suspension of the license, and cancellation of the license, and more than one penalty may be combined. The presence of a member with a sharia or legal qualification ensures that the legal side is taken into account when deciding the violation and the penalty. Article 15 also allows a person against whom a decision imposing a penalty other than a warning is issued to file a grievance before the Board of Grievances.
Anyone whose violation is referred to this committee would be well advised to consult a lawyer specializing in administrative cases to prepare his defense, and to consider a grievance if a penalty is imposed.
Practical example
A cash transport company in Makkah did not notify Public Security of the transport of a large sum. The violation is presented to the committee formed in the region, which decides the appropriate penalty from among the penalties in Article 15.
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 14 of the Saudi Cash Transport Law
Who considers violations of the Cash Transport Law?
One or more committees of three members formed by the Minister of Interior in the regions.
Is a particular qualification required of the committee's members?
One of the members must hold a sharia or legal qualification.
What penalties does the committee decide?
It decides the appropriate penalty in accordance with Article 15: a warning, a fine of up to SAR 100,000, temporary suspension of the license, or cancelling it.
Articles this article refers to
More articles on Penalties for Violating the Cash Transport Law
- Article 15
A violator of the Law is punished by a warning, a fine of up to SAR 100,000, temporary suspension of the license or its cancellation, and a penalty other than a warning may be challenged before the Board of Grievances.
يعاقب كل من يخالف أحكام هذا النظام بواحدة، أو أكثر من العقوبات الآتية: 1 - الإنذار. 2 - الغرامة المالية بما لا يتجاوز مائة ألف ريال. 3 - الإيقاف المؤقت للترخيص.
- Article 16
The Minister of Interior issues the Law's Implementing Regulations within ninety days of its publication in the Official Gazette, and they apply from the date it takes effect.
يصدر وزير الداخلية اللائحة التنفيذية لهذا النظام خلال تسعين يوما من تاريخ نشره بالجريدة الرسمية، ويعمل بها من تاريخ نفاذه.
- Article 17
The Law is published in the Official Gazette, takes effect ninety days after publication, and repeals any conflicting provisions.
ينشر هذا النظام في الجريدة الرسمية، ويعمل به بعد تسعين يوما من تاريخ نشره، ويلغي 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.