Article 30 of the Saudi Penal Law on Forgery Crimes
المادة 30 من النظام الجزائي لجرائم التزوير · الفصل الخامس: أحكام عامة
The article provides that the law takes effect 30 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 مضي ثلاثين 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 30 explained in plain English
This article sets the date the law takes effect, that is, the day its provisions begin to apply.
- The law does not take effect as soon as it is issued.
- It takes effect after 30 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
The period between publication and the law's taking effect is a full 30 days, and its provisions are not applied during it. The usual purpose of such a period is to give people and entities time to learn the provisions of the law before it is applied.
This article is linked to Article 29, which repeals the Anti-Forgery Law issued by Royal Decree No. (114) dated 26/11/1380 AH and any provisions that conflict with this law; once the new law took effect, it became the reference for forgery offenses and their penalties, including the definitions in Article 1, such as those of forgery, document, seal and stamp.
The article does not state the publication date itself, and does not address the treatment of facts that occurred before it took effect. Anyone with a case concerning the timing of an event would do well to consult a lawyer who specializes in criminal cases.
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 30 of the Saudi Penal Law on Forgery Crimes
When does the Penal Law on Forgery Crimes take effect?
After 30 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Does the law apply from the date it was issued?
No. The text ties its taking effect to the passing of 30 days from its publication in the Official Gazette.
More articles on Definition of Forgery and Its Methods
- Article 1
The article defines the key terms of the law: forgery, seal, stamp, mark, document, bank papers and historical document.
يقصد بالمصطلحات والعبارات الآتية أينما وردت في هذا النظام المعاني الموضحة أمام كل منها، ما لم يدل السياق على خلاف ذلك: 1- التزوير: كل تغيير للحقيقة بإحدى الطرق
- Article 2
The article lists the methods by which forgery is committed, from making a counterfeit document or seal to misusing a blank signature.
يقع التزوير بإحدى الطرق الآتية: أ - صنع محررٍ أو خاتمٍ أو علامةٍ أو طابعٍ، لا أصل له أو مقلدٍ من الأصل أو محرَّفٍ عنه. ب- تضمين المحرر خاتماً أو توقيعاً أو بصمة
- Article 29
The article repeals the Anti-Forgery Law issued by Royal Decree No. 114 dated 26/11/1380 AH, and any provisions that conflict with this law.
يلغي هذا النظام نظام مكافحة التزوير، الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي رقم (114) وتاريخ 26 /11 /1380هـ، وكل 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.