Article 18 of the Saudi Tourism Law

This article deals with the relationship between the current Tourism Law and the law that preceded it, and it contains two provisions:

1. Replacing the previous law: the Law replaces the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree No. M/2 dated 9/1/1436 AH. The previous law is no longer the reference, and this Law now governs the tourism sector.
2. Repealing conflicting provisions: the Law repeals any provisions that conflict with it, meaning any provision in another regulation that contradicts its provisions.

The practical result is that anyone looking for the rules governing tourism activities, licenses and violations should consult this Law and its Regulations, not the law issued in 1436 AH.

The article contains no transitional provisions, such as what happens to licenses issued under the previous law or violations that occurred before the new Law took effect, so nothing can be inferred from it on that; the Regulations or the relevant decisions should be consulted.

The replacement is tied to the date the Law takes effect, which Article 19 sets. Anyone with an old license who wants to know their position can consult a lawyer who specializes in commercial or administrative cases.