The Anti-Begging Law punishes begging and anyone who incites, agrees to or assists it, and deports non-Saudis afterwards.
| Case | Penalty | Article |
|---|---|---|
| Begging as a practice, inciting or assisting it | Up to six months, or a fine up to SAR 50,000, or both | 5(1) |
| Within an organised group | Up to one year, or a fine up to SAR 100,000, or both | 5(2) |
| Non-Saudi | Deported and barred from returning except for Hajj or Umrah | 5(3) |
| Repeat | Penalty may be doubled up to twice the maximum | 5(4) |
| Proceeds | Confiscated by court order, or a fine equal to their value | 6 |
Reviewed by: Ghada Nasser Al-HarbiAttorney at USUS Law FirmLast updated:
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