Article 25 of the Saudi Narcotics Law Implementing Regulations
المادة 25 من اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام مكافحة المخدرات والمؤثرات العقلية
The article defines family members as the parents, children, siblings and spouse.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
أفراد العائلة هم الأبوان والأولاد والإخوة والزوج .
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 25 explained in plain English
This is a short definitional article that identifies who the “family members” are in applying the Law of Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and its Regulations. It limits them to:
- The parents: the father and the mother.
- The children.
- The siblings.
- The spouse.
The definition matters because it fixes the scope of any provision in the Law or the Regulations that uses the phrase “family members”, so it does not extend to those the article does not mention. The text shown here does not state the provision in which this definition is used, so its effect cannot be inferred from this article alone, and one must refer to the text that mentions family members to know what follows from this status.
The wording of the article indicates that it gives a specific list, meaning that anyone not mentioned in it is not counted as a family member for the purposes of these provisions. Anyone who needs to know the effect of this definition in a particular situation can consult a lawyer specialized 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.
How we write and review contentCriminal Law lawyers: ask a specialist about your case
Describe your situation briefly and we'll suggest a lawyer who specialises in this law
Criminal Law lawyers
Lawyers who handle this kind of case
Ibrahim Al Salem Law Firm
Active contributor
Dr. Ali Al-Rubaie Law Office and Ittihad Al-Asr Legal Company
Frequently asked questions about Article 25 of the Saudi Narcotics Law Implementing Regulations
Who are the family members in the Narcotics Law Regulations?
The parents, children, siblings and spouse.
Are paternal or maternal uncles counted as family members here?
The article does not mention them; it limits family members to the parents, children, siblings and spouse.
More articles on Physicians' and Ambulance Possession of Narcotic Medicines
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.