Saudi Announces SR50,000 Fine for Trespassing on Public Property

Saudi Announces SR50,000 Fine for Trespassing on Public Property

The Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has updated the list of penalties for various municipal violations. According to the updated list, fines range between SR10000 and SR50000 for violations of trespassing on public properties such as stealing electricity from lighting poles.

It stipulated that if any establishments raise prices of their products above the levels fixed by the minister of commerce or by the competent authorities, such establishments will be slapped with the amount of the difference between the standard price and its selling price along with fines ranging between SR5000 and SR100000.

According to the amended regulation, fines ranging from SR10000 to SR50000 will be slapped on establishments that begin construction work without a license. There will be a fine ranging from SR6000 to SR30000 for firms that fail to arrange an approved consulting office for digging work.

As per the revised regulations, the classifications made by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at), mayoralties and municipalities shall be taken into account when determining the value of fines.

It also stipulates that the levels of payment rates according to the size of the establishment shall also be taken into account so that the percentage reaches 25 per cent