Article 41 of the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Law
المادة 41 من نظام الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات · الفصل العاشر: أحكام ختامية
The article provides that this law replaces the Telecommunications Law issued in 1422 AH and repeals whatever conflicts with it, and that it takes effect 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
1- يحل هذا النظام محل نظام الاتصالات الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي رقم (م / 12) وتاريخ 12 / 3 / 1422هـ، ويلغي ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
2- يعمل بالنظام بعد مضي (180) يومًا 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 41 explained in plain English
This article sets the law's relationship to the previous law and the date it takes effect.
1- Replacing the previous law:
- This law replaces the Telecommunications Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/12) dated 12/3/1422 AH.
- It repeals any provisions that conflict with it.
Note that the name of the law changed from "Telecommunications Law" to "Communications and Information Technology Law", which is consistent with its wider scope: its definitions in Article 1 cover information technology and digital content platforms.
2- Taking effect: The law takes effect 180 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. This period gives the authorities and service providers time to prepare. Article 40 provides that the Implementing Regulations are issued within 180 days of the law's publication and take effect from the date the law takes effect.
The article does not state the publication date itself, so knowing the exact start date requires knowing the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Anyone with a matter that arose under the previous law who needs to know which law governs it should consult a lawyer specializing in communications and information technology 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 41 of the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Law
Was the old Telecommunications Law repealed?
This law replaces the Telecommunications Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/12) dated 12/3/1422 AH, and repeals any provisions that conflict with it.
When does the Communications and Information Technology Law take effect?
It takes effect 180 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
More articles on Definitions and Objectives of the Communications Law
- Article 1
The article defines the key terms of the Communications and Information Technology Law, such as the Authority, service provider, user, license, permit, frequency spectrum and access.
يقصد بالألفاظ والعبارات الآتية -أينما وردت في هذا النظام- المعاني المبينة أمام كل منها: النظام: نظام الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات. اللائحة: اللائحة التنفيذية للنظ
- Article 2
The article sets thirteen objectives of the Law, notably developing the sector, encouraging digital transformation, protecting the user, promoting competition and regulating the frequency spectrum and numbering.
يهدف النظام إلى تحقيق الآتي: 1- تطوير قطاع الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات بما يؤدي إلى رفع كفاية خدماته وتطوير بنيته التحتية. 2- تشجيع التحول الرقمي، والحث على استخ
- Article 40
The article provides that the Implementing Regulations are issued by the Minister on the proposal of the Authority's board within 180 days of the law's publication, and take effect from the date the law takes effect.
تصدر اللائحة بقرار من الوزير بناء على اقتراح من مجلس إدارة الهيئة خلال (180) يومًا من تاريخ نشر النظام في الجريدة الرسمية، ويعمل بها من تاريخ العمل بالنظام.
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.