Article 42 of the Saudi Civil Society Associations Law
المادة 42 من نظام الجمعيات والمؤسسات الأهلية
The Minister must issue the Regulations of the Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations within 90 days of the date the Law is published.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يصدر الوزير اللائحة خلال (تسعين) يوماً من تاريخ نشر 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 42 explained in plain English
This article is one of the final provisions and concerns the issuing of the Regulations, which under Article 1 means the Implementing Regulations of the Law. The article specifies two matters:
- The body responsible for issuing: the Minister.
- The period: within 90 days of the date the Law is published.
The Implementing Regulations matter a great deal under this Law, because many of its articles refer to them for practical details such as procedures, controls and particulars that the Law itself does not spell out. The Law sets the general rules and the framework, and the Regulations explain how to apply them. Anyone dealing with an association or civil society organization will often need to read the Law and its Regulations together.
Note that the period for issuing the Regulations runs from the date the Law is published, not the date it was issued. The article also gives this power to no one other than the Minister, who is responsible for issuing the Regulations. The article does not address the content of the Regulations, so no detailed provision can be drawn from it.
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 42 of the Saudi Civil Society Associations Law
Who issues the Implementing Regulations of the Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations?
The Minister issues them.
What is the deadline for issuing the Regulations?
Within 90 days of the date the Law is published.
More articles on Aims of the Civil Society Associations Law
- Article 1
The Article defines the terms of the Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations, including the Center, its board, the basic regulation, the fund, the supervising body and the competent body.
يقصد بالألفاظ والعبارات الآتية - أينما وردت في هذا النظام - المعاني المبينة أمام كل منها : 1 - النظام : نظام الجمعيات والمؤسسات الأهلية. 2 - المركز: المركز الوط
- Article 2
The Law aims to regulate, develop and protect civil society work, contribute to national development, strengthen citizens' participation, activate volunteering and achieve social solidarity.
يهدف هذا النظام إلى الآتي : 1 - تنظيم العمل الأهلي وتطويره وحمايته. 2 - الإسهام في التنمية الوطنية. 3 - تعزيز مساهمة المواطن في إدارة المجتمع وتطويره. 4 - تفعيل
- Article 41
The Law applies to charitable organizations established by royal orders, except where their own basic statute has a special provision or the Council of Ministers decides that provisions do not apply to them.
تسري أحكام هذا النظام على المؤسسات الخيرية المنشأة بموجب أوامر ملكية باستثناء ما يلي : 1 - ما يرد به نص خاص في النظام الأساسي للمؤسسة. 2 - الأحكام التي يقرر مجل
- Article 43
The Law repeals the Regulation of Charitable Associations and Institutions issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. 107 dated 25/6/1410 AH, and any provisions that conflict with it.
يلغي هذا النظام لائحة الجمعيات والمؤسسات الخيرية ، الصادرة بقرار مجلس الوزراء رقم (107) وتاريخ 25/ 6/ 1410هـ ، وكل ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
- Article 44
The Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations takes effect 90 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
يعمل بهذا النظام بعد (تسعين) يوماً من تاريخ نشره في الجريدة الرسمية.
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.