Daijiworld Media Network - Riyadh
Riyadh, Jun 30: In a bid to protect the green cover, Saudi laws strictly deal with those who litter in national parks and vegetation cover, which are considered natural wealth. Perpetrators can be fined up to SR2,000 ($533) for littering and additionally, they can be instructed to fix the damage and pay compensation.
Starting a fire outside the allocated areas in national parks, or by means that are not authorized by the center, carries a fine of up to SR3,000, the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification has stated.
Other fines include camping at national parks without a license that can invite a penalty of up to SR3,000, while unauthorized construction activity at these sites carries fines up to SR20,000. Causing damage to properties in national parks can result in penalties up to SR3,000.