General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (14) of 2013

Article (2) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Government: The Government of Dubai. Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate. Department: The Department of Finance. Government Entities: Departments, authorities, public corporations, Government councils, and any other Government entity affiliated to the Government. Fee: A payment collected by a Government Entity in return for the public services provided exclusively by such entity to individuals, companies, corporations, and other entities. Price: A payment collected by a Government Entity in return for goods and services provided by such entity to individuals, ©2014 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every 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.

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Law No. (14) of 2013 Amending Law No. (14) of 2009 Concerning the Pricing of Government Services in the Emirate of Dubai Page 2 of 2 companies, corporations, and other entities on a commercial and competitive basis. Tariff: A payment collected by a Government Entity in return for goods and services provided exclusively by such Entity to individuals, companies, corporations, and other entities on a non-competitive basis.

Article (7) a. In accordance with the rules and standards stipulated in the Manual referred to in Article (5) of this Law, the Department will: 1. review all Fees, Prices, and Tariffs charged for the services provided by the Government Entities prior to the application of this Law to assess whether or not they exceed the prescribed limits; 2. consider and approve applications by the Government Entities to introduce new or amend existing Fees for the services provided by such entities, and submit the appropriate recommendations to the Executive Council for approval; 3. consider and approve applications by the Government Entities to introduce new or amend existing Prices or Tariffs for the goods and services provided by such entities; and 4. consider and approve, in coordination with the Government Entities, modern methods of payment together with appropriate payment facilities for those required to pay Fees, Prices, and Tariffs.