• The following terms and phrases - wherever they appear in this regulation - have the meanings indicated next to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:

  • Law: Environmental Law.

  • Regulation:Implementing Regulation for the Sustainable Management of the Marine and Coastal Environment.

  • Ministry:Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.

  • Minister:Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.

  • Competent Center:National Center for Environmental Compliance or National Center for Wildlife or National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, according to jurisdiction, and scope of work according to the provisions of this regulation.

  • Person:Any person with a natural or legal public or private capacity.

  • Inspectors:Employees designated by a decision from the Minister or the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Center for environmental inspection and monitoring, and for detecting violations of the provisions of the law and regulations, investigating them, and documenting them.

  • Activity:Any project or industrial, commercial, or service establishment or works or other activities expected to have environmental impacts.

  • Permit:A document granted by the competent center to a person before starting to engage in the activity.

  • License:A document granted by the competent center to a person authorizing them to engage in an environmental activity.

  • Permit Holder:A person who has obtained the permit.

  • License Holder:A person who has obtained the license.

  • Marine and Coastal Environment:Marine areas, coastal areas, and islands or any of their natural components, whether they are trees, shrubs, plants, grasses, algae, coral reefs, marine or microscopic organisms, and the like.

  • Coastal Plants:Plants that grow in saline - marine - waters and rise above the water level, including mangrove trees.

  • Marine Plants:Plants that grow entirely within saline marine waters such as seagrasses and phytoplankton.

  • Protected Areas:Terrestrial, marine, or coastal sites designated by the Ministry or the National Center for Wildlife, allocated for the protection and development of wildlife.

  • Wildlife:Any living or dead organism, scientifically belonging to animal or plant groups, excluding humans, domesticated and pet animals, and live aquatic wealth defined inAgriculture Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/64) dated 10/8/1442 AH.

  • Interaction with Wildlife:Activities carried out by persons that lead to positive or negative impacts on marine wildlife, including approaching, disturbing, touching, or observing.

  • Derivative:Anything extracted from wildlife, whether naturally or unnaturally.

  • Product:Any part of any wildlife, whether partially or fully manufactured or unmanufactured.

  • Hunting:Searching, chasing, capturing, injuring, killing, or otherwise dealing with any marine wildlife animal, excluding procedures taken by the National Center for Wildlife.

  • Incidental Catch:The unintentional capture of marine wildlife in fishing gear or equipment during fishing operations for other marine species licensed for capture by the relevant authority according to the regulations and conditions of the license, excluding large marine creatures and seabirds and waterbirds specified in (First) and (Eighth) of Table (2) of the regulation.

  • Vegetation Cover:Natural plants, whether grasses, shrubs, or trees.

  • Marine Vessels:Any floating marine vessel, regardless of its shape and whether it is stationary or moving.

  • Anti-fouling Systems:Any coating, paint, device, or treatment for the surface or hull of a ship used to reduce or prevent the attachment of unwanted organic organisms.

  • Environmental Degradation:Severe damage to environmental media due to the depletion of natural resources, destruction of environmental habitats, extinction of wildlife, pollution of environmental media, and decline in the quality of air, water, and soil.

  • Compensations:What is paid by the party causing damage, pollution, or environmental degradation to remedy the damage resulting from such damage, pollution, or environmental degradation, or to remove it, including the costs of environmental rehabilitation paid when unable to carry out environmental rehabilitation.

  • Environmental Rehabilitation:Any procedure carried out on an environmentally degraded site or one that has suffered environmental damage to restore it to its natural state of ecological balance, according to the standards set by the competent authority.

  • Liquid Components:Any liquid or oily substance that causes pollution to environmental media.

The provisions of this Regulation apply to the marine and coastal environment within the territory of the Kingdom, and include internal waters, the territorial sea, the contiguous zone, the exclusive economic zone, and the continental shelf.

• First: National Center for Environmental Compliance

• Without prejudice to the competencies of the National Center for Environmental Compliance as established in its regulations, the Center shall undertake monitoring and oversight activities on environmental compliance with the aim of protecting the marine and coastal environment from degradation and pollution and preventing harm to it within its jurisdiction and powers, including:

  • (1) Preparing and implementing a program for periodic monitoring of pollution in the marine and coastal environment and monitoring indicators of environmental quality and protecting it from degradation, pollution, and harm, in coordination with national environmental centers and other relevant entities.

  • (2) Publishing reports on environmental quality indicators – as per jurisdiction – on government websites or other appropriate means, as determined by the Ministry.

  • (3) Preparing environmental controls and requirements related to systems resistant to the adhesion of impurities in accordance with Article (5) of the Regulation in coordination with relevant authorities.

  • (4) Preparing environmental controls specific to marine media in accordance with Article (5) of the Regulation.

  • (5) Preparing requirements and controls for issuing and renewing environmental licenses and permits for activities in the marine and coastal environment.

  • (6) Issuing environmental permits and licenses for activities in the marine and coastal environment - as per jurisdiction - renewing them, and collecting the financial fees for them.

  • (7) Preparing and following up on the implementation of national and local plans for preparedness and response to potential environmental emergencies and disasters in the marine and coastal environment, including oil pollution and other harmful substances, in coordination with national environmental centers and relevant authorities, in accordance with the provisions of the Implementing Regulation for preparedness and response to environmental emergencies and disasters.

  • (8) Reviewing environmental impact assessment studies for activities in the marine and coastal environment in coordination with the National Center for Wildlife and the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, each according to its jurisdiction and powers in accordance with the Implementing Regulation for environmental permits for establishing and operating activities.

  • (9) Inspection, monitoring, and controlling violations according to jurisdiction; and coordinating with the relevant authority in the Ministry of Interior when necessary regarding the enforcement actions against violators.

  • (10) Contributing to the preparation of national reports related to the quality of environmental media in the marine and coastal environment, within its jurisdiction.

  • (11) Establishing and implementing programs for studies and research related to environmental quality, within its jurisdiction, in the marine and coastal environment with the aim of protecting it from pollution and degradation.

  • (12) Organizing environmental guidance activities regarding the protection of the marine and coastal environment from degradation and pollution, including holding courses, seminars, specialized workshops, and media campaigns.

  • (13) Following up on the implementation of international and regional agreements related to the protection of the marine and coastal environment from degradation and pollution that the Kingdom has ratified and that have entered into force.

  • (14) Certifying systems resistant to the adhesion of impurities; in accordance with the international convention on controlling ship systems resistant to the adhesion of harmful impurities.

  • (15) Coordinating with the Saudi Ports Authority and the Transport General Authority to inspect and examine ships and conduct necessary environmental tests and measurements, in accordance with international agreements, and coordinating with the relevant authorities in the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs when necessary regarding enforcement actions against violators and non-compliant marine media.

• Second: National Center for Wildlife

• Without prejudice to the competencies of the National Center for Wildlife as established in its regulations, the Center shall undertake tasks related to the protection and development of wildlife in the marine and coastal environment within its jurisdiction and powers, including:

  • (1) Preparing and implementing a national plan for the protection and development of wildlife species and their habitats in the marine and coastal environment.

  • (2) Taking necessary measures to reintroduce locally extinct or endangered species to their natural habitats and levels.

  • (3) Proposing sites for areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment in accordance with paragraph (Fourth) of Article (4) of the Regulation.

  • (4) Periodic monitoring and evaluation of indicators of the status of wildlife species and their habitats in the marine and coastal environment, and developing plans and programs for their conservation and development, in coordination with national environmental centers and other relevant entities.

  • (5) Publishing reports on the status indicators of wildlife species and their habitats in the marine and coastal environment on government websites or other appropriate means, as determined by the Ministry.

  • (6) Organizing activities related to wildlife in the marine and coastal environment.

  • (7) Organizing investment in wildlife in the marine and coastal environment in coordination with the Ministry.

  • (8) Issuing a list of marine and coastal wildlife species that are threatened with extinction.

  • (9) Regulating the hunting of marine and coastal wildlife species and the extraction of their products and derivatives, including:

    • A- Issuing and approving lists of marine wildlife species that are prohibited to hunt.

    • B- Issuing and approving lists of products and derivatives of marine wildlife that are prohibited to extract.

    • C- Issuing and approving lists of means allowed or prohibited to use for hunting marine wildlife species.

    • D- Issuing controls and requirements for the use of means and equipment for hunting marine wildlife species.

    • E- Issuing, approving, and reviewing the quantities of marine wildlife species that can be hunted for each type and the quotas specified for each license.

    • F- Issuing a list of locations where hunting marine wildlife species is permitted in the marine and coastal environment in coordination with relevant authorities.

    • G- Determining the start and end dates of the seasons during which hunting marine wildlife species is allowed, and applying the temporal ban on hunting in the marine and coastal environment.

  • (10) Establishing and implementing programs for studies and research related to wildlife species and their habitats in the marine and coastal environment with the aim of protecting and developing them.

  • (11) Organizing environmental guidance activities regarding wildlife species and their habitats in the marine and coastal environment, including holding courses, seminars, specialized workshops, and media campaigns.

  • (12) Issuing lists of invasive and alien species, monitoring their entry and presence in the marine and coastal environment, and combating them.

  • (13) Contributing to the preparation and review of national reports related to the status of wildlife and their habitats in the marine and coastal environment, their development, and the risks threatening them.

  • (14) Preparing environmental controls and requirements for issuing and renewing environmental licenses and permits for activities - as per jurisdiction - in the marine and coastal environment.

  • (15) Issuing environmental permits and licenses for activities in the marine and coastal environment - as per jurisdiction - renewing them, and collecting the financial fees for them.

  • (16) Inspection, monitoring, and controlling violations according to jurisdiction; and coordinating with the relevant authority in the Ministry of Interior when necessary regarding enforcement actions against violators.

  • (17) Following up on the implementation of international and regional agreements related to wildlife and their habitats in the marine and coastal environment that the Kingdom has ratified and that have entered into force.

  • (18) Establishing the necessary environmental controls and requirements for activities in the marine and coastal environment to protect marine wildlife.

  • (19) Reviewing rehabilitation plans for damaged or completely or partially destroyed marine wildlife habitats and supervising their implementation.

  • (20) Monitoring invasive species in the marine and coastal environment, and developing plans and programs to limit and combat them.

  • (21) Monitoring, documenting, and managing marine wildlife stranding operations and rescue plans.

  • (22) Establishing environmental controls and requirements related to mooring marine media, and preparing studies to determine permitted mooring locations and mooring buoy locations to minimize impact on wildlife and their habitats such as coral reefs or any other habitats susceptible to damage from marine media moorings.

  • (23) Identifying safe routes for marine media to cross in a way that minimizes impact on coral reefs, protected areas, marine wildlife habitats, migration routes, and environmentally significant areas in the marine and coastal environment.

• Third: National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification

• Without prejudice to the competencies of the Center as established in its regulations, the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification shall undertake tasks related to vegetation cover lands in coastal areas in accordance with the Implementing Regulation for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification.

• First: General Provisions

  • (1) The National Center for Wildlife is responsible for taking the necessary measures to reintroduce locally extinct or endangered species to their habitats and natural levels.

  • (2) It is prohibited to throw, discharge, or dispose of waste, or liquid components, in the marine and coastal environment.

  • (3) The following activities are prohibited in the marine and coastal environment:

    • A- Hunting, extracting, or collecting endangered wildlife in the marine and coastal environment, including their products and derivatives.

    • B- Hunting, extracting, or collecting wildlife prohibited from hunting in the marine and coastal environment, including their products and derivatives.

    • C- Hunting, extracting, or collecting wildlife in the marine and coastal environment, including their products and derivatives, without licenses or permits from the National Center for Wildlife.

    • D- Introducing invasive and alien wildlife into the marine and coastal environment. The National Center for Wildlife issues lists of these species and monitors their entry and presence in the Kingdom and combats them.

    • E- Collecting or transporting wildlife eggs in the marine and coastal environment.

    • F- Damaging or harming coral reefs or the habitats and nests of wildlife and their breeding places in the marine and coastal environment.

    • G- Disposing of fishing nets or any other fishing means in the marine and coastal environment.

    • H- Throwing ship or boat anchors in coral reef areas.

  • (4) Anyone who accidentally catches endangered or prohibited wildlife must immediately release them without compromising their safety.

  • (5) Individuals must report to the relevant center immediately if any endangered or prohibited marine wildlife is accidentally caught.

  • (6) Individuals must report to the National Center for Wildlife immediately if any endangered or prohibited marine wildlife is accidentally detained or stranded in their locations.

  • (7) The following cases are exempt from the activities mentioned in paragraph (2) of this article:

    • A- For the purposes of the National Center for Wildlife performing its duties in protecting and breeding these species.

    • B- For scientific research purposes, provided that a license is obtained from the National Center for Wildlife in accordance with Article (6) of the regulation.

  • (8) It is prohibited to plant mangrove trees or other coastal plants in the marine and coastal environment without obtaining a license from the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification.

  • (9) Individuals must report to the National Center for Environmental Compliance immediately in the event of any oil spill or other harmful materials or loss of any marine vessel cargo in the marine or coastal environment, and take the necessary measures to contain the spills and protect the environmental media.

• Second: Regulations on Means and Equipment for Hunting Marine Wildlife

  • (1) It is prohibited to use means or equipment prohibited for use - as determined by the relevant center - for hunting, extracting, or collecting wildlife in the marine and coastal environment, including their products and derivatives.

  • (2) It is prohibited to use marine spear guns for hunting marine wildlife in a manner that conflicts with the regulations specified by the center.

  • (3) It is prohibited to hunt marine wildlife with explosives or toxic or narcotic substances.

• Third: Regulations on Interaction with Marine Wildlife in Their Natural Environment

  • (1) Interaction with marine wildlife is prohibited, except for the species, locations, and purposes specified by the National Center for Wildlife and after obtaining the necessary prior licenses.

  • (2) Interaction with each species is conducted individually according to its nature and behavior and the impact resulting from this interaction, in accordance with the regulations and conditions specified by the National Center for Wildlife for each species.

• Fourth: Areas of High Environmental Importance in the Marine and Coastal Environment

  • (1) The relevant center is responsible for identifying areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment, based on detailed studies that consider environmental, economic, and social aspects, and submitting them to the ministry to complete the approval procedures.

  • (2) Areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

    • A- Coral reef areas.

    • B- Seagrass areas.

    • C- Breeding and reproduction areas of marine wildlife.

    • D- Nursery areas of marine wildlife.

    • E- Mangrove tree areas and forests.

    • F- Habitats of endangered marine wildlife.

    • G- Important areas for birds.

  • (3) The relevant center announces the areas of high environmental importance - after their approval - through appropriate media and/or the use of informational boards.

  • (4) The relevant center prepares and implements a plan to manage areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment, including the necessary procedures to monitor the environmental condition in each area and protect it, in addition to the conditions for permissible activities in each area, in coordination with the relevant authorities.

  • (5) The relevant center may temporarily or permanently prohibit any activities in areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment, in coordination with the relevant authorities.

  • (6) It is prohibited to enter or pass through areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment without obtaining approval from the National Center for Wildlife and the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, each according to its jurisdiction, and individuals and marine vessels with prior approval from the relevant center must comply with the regulations and conditions set by the center to protect these areas.

• Without prejudice to the obligations stipulated in international agreements related to the marine and coastal environment ratified by the Kingdom:

  • (1) Marine vessels must comply with international standards and criteria for anti-fouling systems according to international agreements, and adhere to the regulations and conditions -related- set by the competent center.

  • (2) Marine vessels are committed to not using organotin compounds that act as biocides in anti-fouling systems on their hulls, parts, or external surfaces, and must be equipped with a barrier layer to prevent the leakage of these compounds from anti-fouling systems.

  • (3) Marine vessels must comply with international standards and regulations for managing waste resulting from the application and removal of anti-fouling systems according to international agreements, and adhere to the regulations and conditions -related- set by the National Center for Environmental Compliance and/or the National Center for Waste Management.

  • (4) Marine vessels must comply with the Ballast Water Management Plan, according to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments.

  • (5) It is prohibited for marine vessels to discharge, dispose of, or release any pollutants resulting from ballast water, cargo residues, waste, liquid components, and the dissolution of anti-fouling materials; without prejudice to the provisions contained in international agreements -related- ratified by the Kingdom.

  • (6) All marine vessels are required to conduct indicative tests before discharging ballast water loaded from seas outside the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or regionally specified areas to ensure that the water expected to be discharged is free of living organisms.

  • (7) Marine vessels must comply with the standards, criteria, and regulations for waste disposal according to relevant international agreements.

  • (8) It is prohibited to damage or tamper with the mooring buoys of marine transport vessels belonging to the competent centers.

  • (9) It is prohibited to drop anchors in areas prohibited by the National Center for Wildlife.

  • (10) It is prohibited to moor or operate marine vessels in areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment except in emergency situations caused by weather conditions, malfunction, rescue operations of lives or property, or with prior approval from the National Center for Wildlife.

  • (11) Marine vessels that moor or operate in emergency situations in areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment must adhere to the following:

    • A- Notify the National Center for Wildlife, the Ministry of Interior, and other relevant authorities immediately upon the necessity to operate or moor the marine vessel in areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment.

    • B- Clarify the reason for being in these areas and the emergency situation encountered by the marine vessel.

    • C- Do not harm the natural resources, organisms, and wildlife therein.

    • D- Take all possible and necessary measures to protect the environmental media in areas of high importance, and notify the competent center immediately upon any oil spill or other harmful materials, or loss of any cargo of the marine vessel in the area.

    • E- Leave the area immediately once the reason for being there is no longer valid.

  • (12) Marine vessels specified by the competent center must maintain a special logbook indicating the locations where they have moored and dropped anchor, and provide the competent center with a copy whenever requested.

  • (13) Marine vessels must comply with the speeds determined by the National Center for Wildlife in protected areas and areas of high environmental importance.

• First: General Provisions

  • (1) It is prohibited for all persons to engage in activities that impact the environmental media in the marine and coastal environment without obtaining an environmental permit from the National Center for Environmental Compliance in accordance with the executive regulation for environmental permits for the establishment and operation of activities, including but not limited to the following:

    • A- Uprooting rocks and gravel.

    • B- Removing beach sand and marine sediments.

    • C- Carrying out filling, excavation, dredging, or beach reclamation works.

    • D- Establishing or removing breakwaters, seawalls, and any structures that alter the natural coastline.

    • E- Establishing or removing permanent or temporary offshore platforms.

    • F- Carrying out any coastal construction or demolition works.

    • G- Conducting exploration and drilling activities.

    • H- Organizing competitions or marine sports activities that involve motorized vessels.

    • I- Establishing fish farming projects or any marine investment projects.

    • J- Scientific or research activities related to studying the quality of environmental media in the marine or coastal environment.

  • (2) The establishment of breakwaters, seawalls, and any structures that alter the natural coastline must be necessary to protect existing structures or to protect beaches from erosion and degradation, in accordance with the requirements specified by the National Center for Environmental Compliance.

  • (3) The National Center for Wildlife, in coordination with the National Center for Environmental Compliance and relevant authorities, may temporarily prevent or halt the activities mentioned in clause (1) of this article in specific locations, especially during the breeding seasons of wildlife and the rearing of their young.

  • (4) It is prohibited for all persons to engage in activities that impact wildlife in the marine and coastal environment without obtaining a permit or license from the National Center for Wildlife, including but not limited to the following:

    • A- Hunting or extracting marine wildlife that is permitted to be hunted or extracted.

    • B- Collecting or extracting products or derivatives of wildlife that are permitted to be extracted or collected.

    • C- Establishing or constructing artificial coral reef environments in the marine environment.

    • D- Scientific and research activities related to wildlife in the marine and coastal environment.

    • E- Tourism activities related to marine wildlife shows.

    • F- Tourism activities related to interaction with marine animal wildlife in their natural habitats.

    • G- Acting as a tour guide in tourism activities related to interaction with marine wildlife in their natural habitats.

    • H- Establishing mooring buoys for marine vessels, or changing their locations.

    • I- Competitions and marine sports activities that do not involve motorized vessels.

  • (5) All persons must obtain a license from the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification for activities that contribute to the development of vegetation cover in the coastal environment, including mangrove trees.

  • (6) All persons must obtain approval from the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification when conducting scientific studies and research on mangrove trees and coastal salt plants.

  • (7) The competent center determines the regulations and requirements for the permits and licenses it issues in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

  • (8) The competent center determines the procedures for obtaining licenses and permits, including the required documents and papers.

  • (9) The competent center decides on license and permit applications that meet all the required data, documents, and papers within (30) working days from the date of fulfilling all related requirements, and may extend the time period by (10) additional working days if necessary.

  • (10) The license or permit is issued including its validity period and any regulations or requirements set by the competent center.

  • (11) The financial fee is collected by the competent center before issuing or renewing the environmental license or permit.

  • (12) The competent center may refuse the application for issuing or renewing the environmental license or permit for the activity, provided that the refusal is justified.

  • (13) All persons must comply with the regulations and requirements of the environmental permit or license issued by the competent center.

  • (14) The competent center informs the relevant authority at the Ministry of Interior of the issuance of any licenses for research and scientific activities, specifying the targeted locations and the specified period for them.

• Second: Provisions Specific to Licensing the Hunting of Permitted Marine Wildlife

  • (1) The license for hunting marine wildlife is a personal license and may not be used or transferred to another person.

  • (2) The applicant for the license must not have been proven to have committed two or more violations of the Environmental Law, and two years must have passed since the last violation from the date of the last decision regarding it.

  • (3) The National Center for Wildlife decides on license applications within (10) working days from the date of fulfilling all related requirements, and the center may extend the time period by (5) additional working days if necessary.

  • (4) The hunting license is issued including the following:

    • A- The national identity number or residence number of the licensee, and their address.

    • B- The types of marine animal wildlife permitted to be hunted.

    • C- The means and equipment allowed to be used for hunting, limited according to the nature of the marine animal wildlife to be hunted.

    • D- The quantities of marine animal wildlife permitted to be hunted.

    • E- The area where hunting is permitted.

    • F- The validity period of the license, provided that the license period does not exceed one year from the date of issuance.

  • (5) The center may cancel the hunting license if the person does not comply with the regulation and the regulations and requirements of the license.

• Third: Provisions Specific to Licensing Scientific and Research Activities and Resource Collection in the Marine and Coastal Environment

  • (1) In case of the desire to send samples abroad, a copy of the agreement between the exporting and importing entity specifying the legal and intellectual ownership of the research results and the methods of handling the samples after the research is completed must be submitted as part of the license application documents.

  • (2) The study team must not impact wildlife and their habitats when taking samples.

  • (3) The duration of licenses for scientific and research activities within the coastal marine environment must be in accordance with the duration of the study or research.

  • (4) The National Center for Wildlife issues licenses for hunting marine wildlife for scientific and research purposes, and if they are to be released alive, this must be done in accordance with the regulations and requirements specified by the center.

  • (5) Research teams must submit a copy of the results of the studies to be conducted after their completion to the National Center for Wildlife.

  • (6) A permit from the General Authority for Survey is required when applying for a marine research license.

• Fourth: Provisions Specific to Licensing Marine Sports Activities

  • (1) Without prejudice to the competencies of the Ministry of Sport, it is prohibited to organize competitions or marine sports activities that involve motorized vessels without obtaining a permit from the National Center for Environmental Compliance.

  • (2) Without prejudice to the competencies of the Ministry of Sport, it is prohibited to organize competitions or marine sports and diving activities that do not involve motorized vessels without obtaining a permit from the National Center for Wildlife.

• Fifth: Provisions Specific to Tourism Activities Related to Interaction with Marine Wildlife in Their Natural Habitats

  • A licensed tour guide from the National Center for Wildlife is required to conduct any tourism trips for activities related to interaction with marine wildlife.

Violations of the provisions of this Regulation are to be controlled, and the penalties specified in Table (1) of the Regulation are to be imposed in accordance with the Executive Regulation for Controlling Violations and Imposing Penalties under the Environmental Law, taking into account the following:

• (1) The value of the fine for serious violations is estimated based on the degree of damage, the natural significance of the affected site, its area, the type of affected receptors, and the economic and social impacts resulting from that damage.

• (2) The estimation of the fine for serious violations mentioned in item (1) of this article shall be carried out by a committee formed of specialists and qualified individuals by a decision of the Chief Executive Officer of the relevant center.

• (3) A violation is considered serious if any of the following conditions are met:

  • A- The actions stated in Article Thirty-Five of the Law.

  • B- Actions that lead to environmental degradation.

  • C- Actions that cause harm to sensitive receptors or environmentally sensitive areas.

• (4) The violator is obligated to correct the violation, repair the damage, and pay compensations.