Article 44 of the Saudi Civil Society Associations Law
المادة 44 من نظام الجمعيات والمؤسسات الأهلية
The Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations takes effect 90 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يعمل بهذا النظام بعد (تسعين) يوماً من تاريخ نشره في الجريدة الرسمية.
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 44 explained in plain English
This is the last article of the Law and sets the date it takes effect. The Law does not apply from the day it was issued or the day it was published, but 90 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
The purpose of this period, as is usual in laws, is to give the relevant bodies and existing associations and organizations time to prepare to apply the new provisions.
Fixing the date of effect has practical consequences, including:
- The provisions of the Law apply from that date.
- The repeal of the 1410 AH Regulation of Charitable Associations and Institutions, provided for in Article 43, is tied to this Law taking effect.
The 90-day period is thus a time gap between publication of the Law and the start of its application, which associations and organizations would do well to use to review their positions and articles of association. The text of the article does not state the actual date of publication, so knowing exactly when the Law took effect requires referring to the date it was published in the Official Gazette.
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 44 of the Saudi Civil Society Associations Law
When does the Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations take effect?
90 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Does the Law apply from the date it was issued?
No, the article ties taking effect to the passing of 90 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
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 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.
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