2023-08-31 11:31:00
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced a comprehensive list of municipal fines related to restaurants, shops, contractors, workers and individuals. According to the new law, fines from 400 Riyals to 2,000 Riyals (regarding Rs. 44,100) will be imposed on workers who pick their noses, spit, touch their mouths or do not maintain personal hygiene while working in restaurants and other food establishments.
The municipal ministry said the fines are aimed at ensuring that workers engaged in such work related to public health have valid health certificates and to ensure cleanliness in public places such as shops and roads.
Below are key points from the new regulation:
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Sanitation in restaurants and other similar establishments
Employees caught picking their noses, spitting, touching their mouths or not maintaining personal hygiene will be fined between 400 and 2,000 Riyals. Fines of between 400 and 2,000 Riyals will be imposed even if they work while suffering from illness, wounds or blisters such as burns. Fines of between 200 and 2,000 Riyals will be imposed if the worker works without a health certificate or with an expired health certificate. Fines ranging from 200 to 4,000 Riyals will also be levied for hygiene standards in toilets, presence of pests, unsanitary equipment and non-sterilizing equipment.How to get 14 days visa for Indians coming to UAE? Know the ways to extend the visa period and the fee structure
License and Business Regulations
A fine of 10,000 to 50,000 riyals can be levied if a business is carried out without obtaining a municipal license. Fines of 400 to 5,000 riyals are imposed for business activities outside of what is stipulated in the license.Violations of construction contractors in public places
Contractors who fail to comply with regulations related to drilling, waste disposal, and public property may be fined between 200 and 50,000 riyals, depending on the severity of the offense.Building violations
A fine of up to 50,000 riyals can be levied if construction is started or demolished without a license or if the building permit expires.Not just the skyscrapers, but the magical wonders are many; Five things you can only experience in Dubai
Petrol Pumps and Petroleum Violations
A fine of 1,000 to 10,000 riyals can be levied for selling substandard or adulterated fuels.Tobacco sales violations
Providing tobacco products to persons under the age of 18 or selling these products without a license will result in a fine of 1,000 to 5,000 riyals.Medical facilities and health workers
Violation of health standards, mishandling of medical waste or misuse of medical equipment can result in heavy fines ranging from 2,000 to 50,000 riyals.
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