Fines up to SR20,000 for violations * Not placing a price label for the displayed commodity * Using expired raw material and bad storage * Dumping industrial waste in places not allocated for this * Not abiding by regulations for the sale of goods
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH –The Council of Ministers Monday gave the Ministry of Commerce and Industry the powers to inspect and fine industrial cities and factories for violations. The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, instructed the ministry to carry out raids without encroaching the powers of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs in this respect. The ministry also has no jurisdiction to take penal action against certain violations such as opening of a shop without license and failure to renew the license. Those who face penal action can appeal the Minister of Commerce or his authorized representative within 60 days after the date of notification about the action. The complainant can also approach the Court of Grievances within 60 days after receiving the minister's decision on the appeal. Elaborating on the Cabinet decision, Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabea said violators may be fined up to SR20,000 and factories may be shut down for irregularities. The penalties will be imposed for violations like not placing a price label for the displayed commodity, using expired raw material, bad storage, dumping industrial waste in places not allocated for this and not abiding by regulations for the sale of goods. The Cabinet hoped that the appointment of Lebanon's new Prime Minister Tamam Salam will help restore stability to the country. The Kingdom is keen on developing its special relationship with Lebanon, said the Cabinet. After reviewing the worsening situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and the continuing tragic situation in Syria, the Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's firm position on these major issues in the region. It also lauded the National Guard for its endeavors to make the ongoing Janadriyah Culture and Heritage Festival a resounding success. The Cabinet also decided to amend some articles in the service rules of officers and servicemen after reviewing a report presented by the Council of Military Service in this regard.
It also approved the Gulf Cooperation Council law for practicing veterinary profession in Gulf states and the provisions of the law to take punitive measures against violators of the law.
