Ministry of Interior outlines fines for violation of Covid19 regulations

Fine on limited space Non-Family gatherings of more than 50 People.

 

The Minstry of Interior (MOI) has informed today that the attendance or invitation to non-family gatherings of 50+ people in one or limited space is a violation of the covid-19 regulations.

The ministry further said that any gathering inside homes, rest houses, farms, camps, chalets, or open areas of more than 50 in one or limited space will invite a fine of SR15,000 for the facility and the official, and SR5,000 for attendees and invitees.

A repeat violation will carry a fine of SR30,000 for the facility and the official and   SR10,000 for the attendees and invitees.

MOI added that if the violation will be committed for the third time by the facility and the official, the fine will be doubled and the official will be referred to the Public Prosecution and attendees and invitees too will be prosecuted.

The ministry urged the public to inform it about any illegal gathering by making a call to the toll free number 999 in all regions of the Kingdom and 991 in Makkah region.