Implementing Regulations of The Agriculture Law
Art. 28Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (mewa.gov.sa) — Rules Library
The requirements and controls for licensing shops renting or selling agricultural inputs
(pesticides, fertilizers, soil conditioners, seeds, seedlings, agricultural machinery,
equipment and spare parts thereof) shall be as follows:
1. The license application shall be submitted to the Ministry together with the approval
of the relevant agencies and a copy of the real estate title deed or a valid lease
contract.
2. A shop intended for circulation shall meet the applicable conditions for commercial
shops and licensing thereof in the Kingdom.
3. A commercial register shall be available in which the activity to be practiced
(fertilizers and soil conditioners, pesticides, seeds and seedlings , agricultural
machinery and equipment) shall be recorded.
4. Sale operations shall be carried out by an agricultural sector specialist with sufficient
experience, and his name and ID number shall be placed on the license issued by the
Ministry, and his academic degree shall be indicated in a conspicuous place in the
shop.
5. The shop shall be located in a place protected from rain, wind, moisture and water
leakage.
6. The floor shall be suitable, easy to clean and leak-proof.
7. The shop shall have good lighting, air conditioning, and first aid kits.
8. The pesticide seller at the shop shall have a valid license as per the required
conditions. He shall be present at the shop on a permanent basis, and the shop shall
be closed in his absence.
9. The shop owner shall comply with the GCC Law of Pesticides, Fertilizers, Soil
Conditioners, Seeds, Seed Tubers and Seedlings, and its Implementing Regulations
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the Law and its Regulations.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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