Article 11 of the Saudi Municipal Penalties Regulations
المادة 11 من لائحة الجزاءات عن المخالفات البلدية
Article 11 requires the owner of a shop or establishment, or his representative, to appear before the Amanah or municipality when it so requests in specified cases and to carry out its instructions issued in accordance with the law.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
1- على صاحب المحل أو المنشأة -أو من ينوب عنه- مراجعة الأمانة أو البلدية إذا طلبت منه ذلك في الحالات التي تحددها القرارات التنفيذية الصادرة بموجب اللائحة.
2- على صاحب المحل أو المنشأة -أو من ينوب عنه- تنفيذ تعليمات الأمانة أو البلدية الصادرة منها وفقاً لما هو مقرر نظاماً.
3- دون الإخلال بالجزاءات المنصوص عليها في المادة (الثانية) من اللائحة، تحدد القرارات التنفيذية الصادرة بموجب اللائحة الإجراءات المترتبة على عدم التزام صاحب المحل أو المنشأة -أو من ينوب عنه- بما ورد في الفقرتين (1) و(2) من هذه المادة.
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 11 explained in plain English
Article 11 places two duties on the owner of a shop or establishment or his representative:
- Appearing: appearing before the Amanah or the municipality when it requests him to, in the cases set by the implementing decisions. Not every request to appear falls under this provision, only the cases specified in those decisions.
- Carrying out instructions: carrying out the instructions of the Amanah or the municipality issued by it as established by law.
Effect of breach: The implementing decisions set the measures that follow from failing to comply with these two duties, without prejudice to the penalties provided for in Article 2, namely the fine, closure, and license cancellation for a serious violation.
Note that the duty falls on the owner of the shop or his representative, so it is enough for his representative to appear. A shop and an establishment, according to Article 1, are the location or entity holding a municipal license.
The Article follows Article 10 on buildings erected without a license, and is followed by Article 12, which allows the Amanah or the municipality, where there is strong suspicion that a serious violation has occurred, to seize or impound materials or close the shop for a period not exceeding three days.
Anyone who has been asked to appear before the municipality or has received instructions he considers unlawful may consult a specialized lawyer in administrative matters (the Board of Grievances).
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 11 of the Saudi Municipal Penalties Regulations
Must I appear if the municipality summons me?
The owner of the shop or establishment or his representative must appear before the Amanah or the municipality when it so requests in the cases set by the implementing decisions.
Can I send my representative to appear before the municipality?
Yes. The duty covers the owner of the shop or establishment or his representative.
What happens if I do not carry out the municipality's instructions?
The implementing decisions set the measures that follow, without prejudice to the penalties provided for in Article 2.
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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.