Law No. (2) of 1998

Amending Law No. (1) of 1997

Establishing the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing[1]

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We, Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,

After perusal of:

Law No. (1) of 1997 Establishing the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing,

Do hereby issue this Law.

Article (1)

Article (10) of the above-mentioned Law No. (1) of 1997 is hereby superseded by the following:

Article (10)

Without prejudice to any stricter penalty prescribed by the Penal Code or any other law, any person who violates the provisions of this Law or the regulations issued in pursuance hereof will be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred thousand Dirhams (AED 100,000.00). An additional penalty of temporary or permanent closure of the violating facility may also be imposed.

Article (2)

This Law will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.

Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Ruler of Dubai

Issued in Dubai on 21 March 1998

Corresponding to 23 Thu al-Qidah 1418 A.H.

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[1]Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict the Arabic text will prevail.