Article 37 of the Saudi Trade Remedies Law
المادة 37 من نظام المعالجات التجارية في التجارة الدولية · الفصل الثاني عشر: أحكام ختامية
The article provides that the Trade Remedies in International Trade Law takes effect after 90 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يعمل بالنظام بعد مضي (تسعين) 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 37 explained in plain English
This is the last article of the Law, and it sets the date it takes effect:
- The rule: the Law takes effect after 90 days.
- Start of the count: from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
The provisions of the Law do not begin to apply on the day of publication, but after this period has passed. The period allows the bodies concerned, such as the General Authority for Foreign Trade, and companies, importers and exporters, to prepare to apply the new provisions.
This article is linked to Article 36, which requires the Council, meaning the Board of Directors of the Authority under Article 1, to issue the Implementing Regulations within 90 days of the date the Law is published in the Official Gazette. The two periods are equal and start from the same date, which allows the Regulations to be issued by the time the Law takes effect.
Knowing the effective date matters for determining which law applies to proceedings, since the provisions of this Law apply from the date it takes effect. This article does not address proceedings that began before it took effect, so nothing should be inferred from it about them. Anyone with an existing proceeding who needs to know the effect of the Law taking effect may consult a lawyer specializing in international matters and foreign investment.
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 37 of the Saudi Trade Remedies Law
When does the Trade Remedies in International Trade Law take effect?
After 90 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Does the Law apply from the day it is published?
No. It takes effect after 90 days from the date of publication.
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يصدر المجلس اللائحة خلال (تسعين) يوماً من تاريخ نشر النظام في الجريدة الرسمية.
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.