Article 43 of the Saudi Civil Society Associations Law
المادة 43 من نظام الجمعيات والمؤسسات الأهلية
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.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يلغي هذا النظام لائحة الجمعيات والمؤسسات الخيرية ، الصادرة بقرار مجلس الوزراء رقم (107) وتاريخ 25/ 6/ 1410هـ ، وكل ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
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 43 explained in plain English
This article is one of the final provisions and defines the effect of the Law's issuance on the rules that preceded it. It repeals two things:
- The Regulation of Charitable Associations and Institutions issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. 107 dated 25/6/1410 AH, which was the regime to which charitable associations and institutions were subject before this Law.
- Any provisions that conflict with the Law, meaning that any provision in another regulation that conflicts with the provisions of this Law is not to be applied.
In practice this means that the reference for regulating civil society associations and organizations is now this Law and its Implementing Regulations, and the former Regulation is no longer a reference. Anyone reading old documents of an association or organization based on the 1410 AH regulation should check how far they are consistent with the provisions of the current Law.
The application of this repeal is tied to the date the Law takes effect, which Article 44 sets as 90 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. The article does not address the fate of existing associations or their transitional positions, so nothing should be inferred from it on that.
If you have a specific case concerning an organization or association, it is best to consult a lawyer who specializes in non-profit sector and civil society association 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 43 of the Saudi Civil Society Associations Law
Which regulation did the Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations repeal?
The Regulation of Charitable Associations and Institutions issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. 107 dated 25/6/1410 AH.
Did the Law repeal other provisions?
Yes, it repealed any provisions that conflict with it.
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 42
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.
يصدر الوزير اللائحة خلال (تسعين) يوماً من تاريخ نشر النظام.
- 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.
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