Countering Rumours and Cybercrimes Law

Article 53 — Article (53) Making Available and Refraining from Removing Illegal Content

Part Two: Crimes Of Spreading Rumors and False News: Article (52) Spreading Rumors and False News

Whoever uses a website or electronic account to commit any of the following acts shall be punished with a fine of not less than (AED 300,000) three hundred thousand dirhams or more than (AED 1,000,000) one million dirhams: 1. Stores, makes available or publishes illegal content and does not remove it or prevent access to this content within the period specified in the orders issued to him as stipulated in this Decree-Law. 2. Refuses to comply, in whole or in part, with any of the orders issued to him and stipulated in this Decree-Law without an acceptable excuse.

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