Article 179 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
المادة 179 من نظام الطيران المدني · الباب الرابع عشر: أحكام ختامية
The Board of Directors issues the implementing regulations and decisions needed to implement the provisions of the Civil Aviation Law.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يصدر مجلس الإدارة اللوائح التنفيذية والقرارات اللازمة لتنفيذ أحكام 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 179 explained in plain English
This article identifies the body competent to issue the implementing regulations of the Civil Aviation Law.
The competent body: the Board of Directors.
What it issues:
- the Implementing Regulations; and
- the decisions needed to implement the provisions of the Law.
Why this article matters: The first article defines "the Regulations" as the Implementing Regulations of this Law, and many provisions of the Law refer their details to them. This article states who makes those Regulations. A person who wants to know the details that the Law referred to the Regulations must consult what the Board of Directors issues.
Limits of the power: The regulations and decisions are issued "to implement the provisions of this Law," so they are a tool for applying and detailing the Law.
Practical effect: When reading any article of the Law that refers to the Regulations, the Implementing Regulations issued by the Board of Directors should be consulted for the detailed rules, because the Law alone is not sufficient on those matters.
This article follows Article 178, which repeals three earlier aviation laws on taking effect, and precedes Article 180, which provides for publication of the Law in the Official Gazette and its application 180 days after publication. Anyone who needs an interpretation of a regulation or decision in a particular case may consult a lawyer specializing in administrative cases and civil aviation law.
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 179 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
Who issues the Implementing Regulations of the Civil Aviation Law?
The Board of Directors issues the implementing regulations and decisions needed to implement the provisions of the Law.
Where do I find the details of articles that refer to the Regulations?
In the Implementing Regulations and decisions the Board of Directors issues to implement the provisions of the Law.
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للمملكة السيادة الكاملة والمطلقة على الفضاء الجوي داخل إقليمها.
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مع مراعاة الأحكام الواردة في هذا الفصل تطبق الأنظمة والمقاييس الفنية الدولية الواردة في معاهدة شيكاغو وملاحقها التي اعتمدتها المملكة لتحقيق أعلى مستويات السلامة
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مع مراعاة أحكام المادة (الثالثة) من هذا النظام تطبق الأحكام الواردة في هذا الباب على الآتي: 1 - العمليات الجوية التي يقوم بها مشغل طائرة مدنية مسجلة في المملكة
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