Article 180 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law

المادة 180 من نظام الطيران المدني · الباب الرابع عشر: أحكام ختامية

The Civil Aviation Law is published in the Official Gazette and applies 180 days after its publication, repealing any conflicting provisions.

Official text (Arabic)

This article has not been amended since the law was issued.

يُنشر هذا النظام في الجريدة الرسمية ويعمل به بعد مائة وثمانين يوما من تاريخ نشره، ويلغي كل ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.

والله الموفق.

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 180 explained in plain English

This is the closing article of the Law, and it determines three things:

1- Publication: The Law is published in the Official Gazette.

2- Taking effect: It applies 180 days after its date of publication. Between publication and application there is a period during which those addressed by its provisions, such as operators, airports and government bodies, prepare to comply with its requirements.

3- Repeal of conflicting provisions: The Law repeals any provisions that conflict with it. This is a general repeal covering any provision in any other law that conflicts with the Civil Aviation Law, without naming particular laws.

Practical effect: To determine the date the Law begins to apply, count 180 days from its date of publication in the Official Gazette; the article does not state the publication date itself. Any earlier provision that conflicts with the Law is not applied after it takes effect.

This article follows Article 179, under which the Board of Directors issues the implementing regulations and decisions needed to implement the Law. Anyone dealing with an event near the date of taking effect may consult a lawyer specializing in 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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