Article 36 of the Saudi Medical Devices Law
المادة 36 من نظام الأجهزة والمستلزمات الطبية
The article allows the President, by decision, to grant the Authority's inspectors financial rewards for the work they perform.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يجوز -بقرار من الرئيس- منح مفتشي الهيئة مكافآت مالية نظير ما يقدمونه من أعمال.
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 36 explained in plain English
This article concerns incentives for the Authority's inspectors. It allows them to be granted financial rewards for the work they perform.
Elements of the rule:
- Discretionary: the text says "may", so the reward is not a fixed right of every inspector.
- By decision of the President: under Article 1, the President is the Authority's Chief Executive Officer.
- For the work they perform: the reward is tied to the work done.
The article does not set the amount of the reward or its conditions. Article 38 provides that the Authority sets, in agreement with the Ministry of Finance, the rules governing the granting of the rewards referred to in this article and in Article 37.
The difference between this article and Article 37: Article 36 concerns the Authority's inspectors in return for their work, whereas Article 37 concerns non-inspectors who help uncover a violation, with a reward of no more than 25% of the fine due.
The aim of the rule is to support the inspection work that Article 33 gives inspectors, which is essential to protect people from violating devices. This article concerns the Authority's internal organization and creates no obligation on establishments or individuals.
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 36 of the Saudi Medical Devices Law
Do the Authority's inspectors receive financial rewards?
The President may, by decision, grant them financial rewards for the work they perform.
Who sets the rules for these rewards?
Under Article 38, the Authority sets them in agreement with the Ministry of Finance.
More articles on Inspecting Medical Establishments
- Article 33
The article gives the Authority power to inspect establishments and devices through inspectors who are judicial police officers, who may seize violating items, hold them, take samples and recommend destruction.
تتولى الهيئة التفتيش على المنشآت وعلى الأجهزة والمستلزمات الطبية؛ للتأكد من تطبيق أحكام النظام واللائحة واللوائح الفنية، وذلك من خلال مفتشين يعدون من رجال الضبط
- Article 34
The article requires everyone subject to the Law to keep confidential any information he may obtain by virtue of his duties.
يلتزم كل من يخضع لأحكام النظام بالمحافظة على سرية المعلومات التي قد يحصل عليها بحكم مهمته.
- Article 35
The article requires the inspector to show his official card during inspection and seizure, and requires the establishment to enable him to do his work and not obstruct him.
على المفتش إبراز بطاقته الوظيفية عند تأديته لأعمال التفتيش والضبط، وعلى المنشأة تمكينه من أداء عمله، وعدم إعاقته.
- Article 37
The article allows the President, by decision, to grant a person other than an inspector who helps uncover a violation a reward of no more than 25% of the fine due.
يجوز -بقرار من الرئيس- منح مكافأة تشجيعية بنسبة لا تزيد على (25 %) من مقدار الغرامة المستحقة، لمن يساعد -من غير مفتشي الهيئة- في الكشف عن مخالفة لأحكام النظام و
- Article 38
The article tasks the Authority with setting the rules for granting inspectors' rewards and reporters' rewards, referred to in Articles 36 and 37, in agreement with the Ministry of Finance.
تضع الهيئة بالاتفاق مع وزارة المالية الضوابط المنظمة لمنح المكافآت المشار إليها في المادتين (السادسة والثلاثين) و(السابعة والثلاثين) من النظام.
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.