In brief
Protects the environment and limits pollution: environmental permits, impact assessment, protection of vegetation and wildlife, violations and penalties, replacing earlier environmental laws.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Fines can reach SAR 20 million with other penalties, plus daily fines for continuing breaches and doubling on repetition (Article 38).
- Industrial and construction facilities need an environmental permit before operating; build it into the project schedule.
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Environmental permits
- Impact assessment
- Wildlife protection
- Penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/165 · 19/11/1441H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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