King Salman of Saudi Arabia has enacted a royal decree that exempts government agencies from penalties associated with violations of the Law of Municipal Licensing Procedures, provided these violations are rectified within one year from the issuance of the decree.

This decree was officially reported by the Saudi Gazette.

The new regulation grants the Minister of Municipalities and Housing the authority to potentially extend the grace period for an additional year, offering further leniency.

The exemptions pertain specifically to municipal licenses outlined in the Law of Municipal Licensing Procedures, which was established by a separate royal decree in 1435 Hijri (2014 Gregorian).

This development comes amid ongoing efforts by the Saudi government to streamline regulations and facilitate operations within municipal frameworks.

The implications of this decree may impact various government agencies engaged in municipal operations across the Kingdom, as they seek to comply with the municipal licensing requirements while striving for operational efficiency.