Jubail and Yanbu to Impose Hefty Penalties for Municipal Violations
The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu has announced plans to implement revised penalties for various municipal violations. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed penalties outlined in the draft “Regulations of Fines and Penalties for Municipal Violations.”
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Key Features of the Draft Regulations
- Restoration Requirement: Perpetrators of municipal violations must repair any damage and restore the property to its original condition.
- Appeal Process: Individuals can appeal penalties within 60 days of notification to the competent authority, with further appeals possible to the Board of Grievances within the same timeframe.
Categories of Violations
The draft categorizes violations into five groups:
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1. Public Health Violations
- Total Violations: 60
- Fines: Ranging from SR100 to SR20,000
- Examples:
- Food waste from homes: SR100
- Hazardous waste from factories: SR10,000 to SR20,000
- Improper transportation of temperature-sensitive food: SR2,000 to SR5,000
2. Slaughter and Stray Livestock Violations
- Total Violations: 5
- Fines: Ranging from SR100 to SR5,000
- Examples:
- Slaughtering prohibited livestock: SR500 to SR1,000
- Abandoning livestock: SR100
3. Sales Violations
- Total Violations: 10
- Fines: Ranging from SR100 to SR10,000
- Examples:
- Operating public health-related shops without a license: SR2,000 to SR10,000
- Refusing to provide an invoice: SR1,000 to SR5,000
4. Building Violations
- Total Violations: 25
- Fines: Ranging from SR1,000 to SR30,000
- Examples:
- Building without a permit: SR3,000 to SR5,000
- Encroaching on planning lines: SR5,000 to SR10,000
5. Traffic Violations
- Total Violations: 23
- Fines: Ranging from SR200 to SR30,000
- Examples:
- Digging without a license: SR10,000 to SR30,000
- Blocking roads without a permit: SR5,000 to SR10,000
Next Steps
The Royal Commission is seeking stakeholder opinions before finalizing the regulations. These measures aim to enhance compliance with municipal standards and improve overall public safety and health in the Jubail and Yanbu regions.
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