Article 15 of the Saudi Cash Transport Law
المادة 15 من نظام مزاولة نقل النقود والمعادن الثمينة والمستندات ذات القيمة
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.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
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.
4 - إلغاء الترخيص.
ويجوز لمن صدر ضده قرار العقوبة بغير الإنذار التظلم أمام ديوان المظالم.
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 15 explained in plain English
This article sets out the penalties imposed on anyone who violates the provisions of the Law, decided by the committees formed under Article 14.
The four penalties:
- A warning.
- A financial fine not exceeding SAR 100,000.
- Temporary suspension of the license.
- Cancellation of the license.
The violator may be punished with one or more of these penalties, so a fine may be combined with a suspension, for example. The article does not specify the period of temporary suspension nor grade the penalty by type of violation; the appropriate penalty is decided through the committee.
The right to file a grievance: a person against whom a decision imposing a penalty other than a warning is issued may file a grievance before the Board of Grievances. As for a warning alone, the article does not mention that a grievance against it is permitted. The article does not mention a period for the grievance.
The phrase "anyone who violates" is general, so it covers violating any provision of the Law, such as failing to insure (Article 5) or failing to notify (Article 6). Anyone against whom a penalty is issued would be well advised to consult a lawyer specializing in administrative cases before the Board of Grievances.
Practical example
A company in Dammam used an unlicensed vehicle to transport cash, and the committee decided to fine it SAR 50,000 and temporarily suspend its license. The company may file a grievance against this decision before the Board of Grievances because it is a penalty other than a warning.
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 15 of the Saudi Cash Transport Law
What is the fine for violating the Cash Transport Law?
It must not exceed SAR 100,000.
Can the license of a cash transport company be cancelled?
Yes. Cancelling the license is among the penalties provided, as is temporary suspension.
Where do I file a grievance against a cash transport penalty?
Before the Board of Grievances, if the penalty is other than a warning.
More articles on Penalties for Violating the Cash Transport Law
- Article 14
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.
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 (الخ
- 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.