Saturday, September 2, 2023
Nose-picking and Spitting could cost 2000 riyals for Restaurant staff
Saudi Arabia announced a detailed list of municipal penalties that explicitly target restaurants, stores, contractors, employees, and people. Related : Updated list of Municipal violations
These sanctions are meant to safeguard public infrastructure, roads, and sanitation, as well as to guarantee that anybody working in the field of public health has a current health certificate.
Public hygiene in restaurants and other establishments:
* Fines can cost between 400 and 2,000 riyals for employees who display poor personal hygiene by picking their nose, spitting, touching their mouth, or similar things.
* Employing anyone without a health certificate or with one that is invalid or expired will result in fines of 200 to 2,000 riyals. Recommend : Roshn unveils MARAFY, a man-made canal in Jeddah to redefine urban life
* Fines for poor toilet hygiene, insect presence, filthy appliances, and unsterilized equipment can be penalized as high as 4,000 riyals, starting from 200 riyals.
Licensing and business regulations:
* Penalties for conducting business without a municipal license can range from 10,000 to 50,000 riyals.
* Fines for engaging in activities that are not permitted or that are not licensed range from 400 to 5,000 riyals.
Road and public space violations by contractors:
* Depending on the seriousness of the offense, contractors who violate drilling, waste disposal, or public property restrictions may be subject to fines ranging from 200 to 50,000 riyals. Most Viewed : Saudi Custom rules to follow while arriving to and departing from Saudi Arabia
Building and Construction violations :
Fines of up to 50,000 riyals may be imposed for starting construction or demolition without the necessary permits or breaching building permit restrictions.
Gas stations and Petroleum violations :
Fines of 1,000 to 10,000 riyals could be imposed for selling illegal or mixed fuels.
Tobacco sales violations :
A punishment of 1,000 to 5,000 riyals may be imposed for selling or giving tobacco products to those under the age of 18 years or for operating without the required permits. See Also : Sleeping pods in Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport
Medical services and Health practitioners :
Heavy fines of between 2,000 and 50,000 riyals can be imposed for violating health regulations, improperly disposing of medical waste, or improper use of medical equipment.
- The extensive legislation reflects the Kingdom's commitment to promoting and maintaining public well-being by requiring organizations, people, and contractors to uphold the greatest standards of public health, safety, and etiquette. Follow Saudi Expatriates on imo messenger
