Article 23 of the Saudi Donation Collection Law
المادة 23 من نظام جمع التبرعات
The article provides that the Donation Collection Law takes effect after 180 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يعمل بالنظام بعد مضي (مائة وثمانين) 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 23 explained in plain English
This is the entry-into-force article, and it sets when the Law begins to apply: after 180 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
The following follows from this:
- The starting point is the date of publication in the Official Gazette, not the date the Law was issued.
- The period is 180 days, an interval between publication and application that allows associations, civil foundations and the entities concerned to prepare for the new provisions.
This article is connected to Article 22, which repeals the Charitable Donation Collection Regulation issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (547) dated 30/3/1396 AH and all provisions that conflict with the Law. From the date the Law takes effect, it is the reference for regulating donation collection.
The text does not state the actual date of publication, but ties entry into force to it. The definitions in Article 1 show that the Law addresses mainly the licensed entities, which are associations, civil foundations and other non-profit sector bodies that hold a license to collect donations, along with the licensing authority and donors.
This is a procedural article that creates no obligation by itself, but it sets the time from which all of the Law's obligations begin.
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 23 of the Saudi Donation Collection Law
When does the Donation Collection Law take effect?
After 180 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Does the Law take effect from the date it was issued?
No. The article ties entry into force to the passing of 180 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
More articles on Licensing Donation Collection
- Article 1
This article defines the terms of the Donation Collection Law, such as collecting donations, calling for them, the campaign, the licensing authority, the licensed entity and the donor.
لأغراض هذا النظام، يقصد بالألفاظ والعبارات الآتية -أينما وردت فيه- المعاني المبينة أمام كل منها: النظام: نظام جمع التبرعات. اللائحة: اللائحة التنفيذية للنظام. ا
- Article 2
The article limits donation collection to the licensed entity and requires those who collect and spend donations for it to be Saudis.
1- يُقصر جمع التبرعات على الجهة المرخَّص لها. 2- يجب أن يكون القائمون على جمع التبرعات وصرفها لدى الجهة المرخَّص لها من السعوديين.
- Article 20
The article excludes from the Donation Collection Law the entities subject to the rules governing oversight of government bodies' receipt of gifts and donations, issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (365) dated 14/8/1436 AH.
لا تسري أحكام النظام على الجهات التي تخضع للقواعد التي تنظم وتحكم الرقابة على تلقي الجهات الحكومية هبات وتبرعات، الصادرة بقرار مجلس الوزراء رقم (365) وتاريخ 14
- Article 21
The article provides that the Implementing Regulations are issued by Council of Ministers decision after being prepared by the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development in coordination with specified bodies, within 90 days of the Law's publication.
تصدر اللائحة بقرار من مجلس الوزراء، وذلك بعد إعدادها من المركز الوطني لتنمية القطاع غير الربحي بالتنسيق مع وزارة الداخلية، ووزارة الشؤون الإسلامية والدعوة والإر
- Article 22
Under this article the Law repeals the Charitable Donation Collection Regulation issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (547) dated 30/3/1396 AH, and all provisions that conflict with it.
يلغي النظام لائحة جمع التبرعات للوجوه الخيرية -الصادرة بقرار مجلس الوزراء رقم (547) وتاريخ 30 / 3 / 1396هـ- وجميع ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
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.