Article 34 of the Saudi Waste Management Law
المادة 34 من نظام إدارة النفايات · الفصل العاشر: المخالفات وضبطها وإيقاع العقوبات
The article gives the violations committee, in addition to the Article 32 penalties, the power to impose a daily fine of up to 10% of the fine for continuing the violation, and to publish a summary of the decision at the violator's expense.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
بالإضافة إلى العقوبات الواردة في المادة (الثانية والثلاثين)، للجنة المشار إليها في المادة (الثالثة والثلاثين) من النظام، القيام بالآتي:
1- فرض غرامة عن كل يوم يستمر فيه المخالف في مخالفته بما لا يزيد على (10%) من مبلغ الغرامة الواردة في الفقرة (1) من المادة (الثانية والثلاثين) من النظام، على أن يبدأ احتساب هذه الغرامة من التاريخ الذي يحدده القرار.
2- تضمين القرار الصادر بالعقوبة النص على نشر ملخصه على نفقة المخالف في صحيفة محلية تصدر في مكان إقامته، فإن لم يكن في مكان إقامته صحيفة ففي أقرب منطقة له، أو نشره في أي وسيلة أخرى مناسبة، وذلك بحسب نوع المخالفة المرتكبة وجسامتها وتأثيرها، على أن يكون نشره بعد تحصن القرار بمضي المدة المحددة نظاماً.
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 34 explained in plain English
This article adds two powers to what is held by the committee referred to in Article 33, which is the committee the Minister forms to hear violations of the Law and the Implementing Regulations other than Article 29 violations. These two powers come in addition to the penalties in Article 32 (a fine of up to ten million riyals, suspension of the license or permit for up to six months, or their cancellation).
1- Daily fine:
- It is imposed for each day the violator continues his violation.
- It is no more than 10% of the amount of the fine stated in paragraph (1) of Article 32.
- It is calculated from the date the decision specifies.
2- Publishing a summary of the decision:
- At the violator's expense.
- In a local newspaper published where he resides, or if there is none, in the nearest region to him, or by any other suitable means.
- According to the type of violation, its gravity and its effect.
- Publication takes place after the decision becomes final after the period set by law has passed, so the decision is not published before it becomes final.
The period set by law for challenging the committee's decisions under Article 33 is sixty days from the date of notification of the decision before the competent court.
The daily fine is a tool to push the violator to stop the violation quickly, because each day of delay adds to it. Article 35 requires the violator to remove the effects of the violation, carry out rehabilitation and pay compensation.
Anyone against whom a decision including a daily fine or publication has been issued should consult a lawyer specialized in administrative matters.
Practical example
The violations committee decided to fine a factory in Jubail for violating the provisions of the Implementing Regulations, and the factory continued the violation. It imposed on it a daily fine of no more than 10% of the limit stated in Article 32 for each day it continues the violation from the date specified in the decision, with publication of a summary of the decision in a local newspaper at its expense after it becomes final.
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 34 of the Saudi Waste Management Law
Is there a daily fine for continuing a waste violation?
Yes. The committee may impose a fine for each day the violator continues his violation of no more than 10% of the amount of the fine stated in paragraph (1) of Article 32.
When is a waste violation decision published?
After the decision becomes final after the period set by law has passed, and at the violator's expense.
Articles this article refers to
- Article 32
The article punishes violators of the Law, the Implementing Regulations and license and permit conditions, other than Article 29 violations, with a fine of up to SAR 10 million, suspension of the license for up to 6 months, or cancellation, doubled for repeat offenses.
1- دون إخلال بأي عقوبة أشد ينص عليها نظام آخر، يعاقب كل من يخالف أحكام النظام واللائحة وشروط الرخصة والتصريح -عدا المخالفات الواردة في المادة (التاسعة والعشرين)
- Article 33
The article assigns hearing violations of the Law, other than Article 29, and imposing the Article 32 penalties to a committee formed by the Minister, whose decisions may be challenged before the competent court within 60 days.
1- يتولى النظر في مخالفات أحكام النظام واللائحة -عدا المخالفات الواردة في المادة (التاسعة والعشرين) - وإيقاع العقوبات المنصوص عليها في المادة (الثانية والثلاثين
More articles on Fines for Violating the Waste Management Law
- Article 32
The article punishes violators of the Law, the Implementing Regulations and license and permit conditions, other than Article 29 violations, with a fine of up to SAR 10 million, suspension of the license for up to 6 months, or cancellation, doubled for repeat offenses.
1- دون إخلال بأي عقوبة أشد ينص عليها نظام آخر، يعاقب كل من يخالف أحكام النظام واللائحة وشروط الرخصة والتصريح -عدا المخالفات الواردة في المادة (التاسعة والعشرين)
- Article 33
The article assigns hearing violations of the Law, other than Article 29, and imposing the Article 32 penalties to a committee formed by the Minister, whose decisions may be challenged before the competent court within 60 days.
1- يتولى النظر في مخالفات أحكام النظام واللائحة -عدا المخالفات الواردة في المادة (التاسعة والعشرين) - وإيقاع العقوبات المنصوص عليها في المادة (الثانية والثلاثين
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.