None of the activities mentioned in Article Two shall be carried out except with a license
from the Ministry and this shall not be an excuse to justify failure to obtain any license
required by other laws.
The Implementing Regulations shall determine the period of the license for each activity in
addition to the grace period for renewal of the license before its expiration after making
sure that the activity was being carried out.
Article Five
Subject to the provisions of the Laws and Treaties the person to whom the license is issued
shall satisfy the following conditions:
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He shall be a Saudi national.
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He shall not be less than 25 years pf age but the Minister may give exemption from
this age for justifications he thinks proper.
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He shall be known to be of good conduct and reputation to carry out such activity.
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He shall have a suitable qualification in accordance with the provisions of the
Implementing Regulations.
In case of Companies the above conditions shall apply to their representatives.
The Implementing Regulations shall provide for the necessary conditions that must be
observed by the offices and reporters of foreign information media.
Article Six
Government authorities, educational and research institutes, scientific societies, art and
culture clubs and the national journalistic establishment may issue non-periodical printed
matters in their field of specialization and under their responsibility.
Article Seven
The License or renewal fees of the head office or the branch shall be determined in
accordance with the following:
(A) Two Thousand Saudi Riyals (SR 2,000) for each of the following activities :
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Printeries.
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Preprinting preparatory services.
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Publication.
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Distribution.
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Artistic works for broadcasting, television and cinema.