Does the Law allow the existence of undeclared associations?
Jordanian law does not allow the existence of undeclared association. The penal law considers associations without license as “associations of outlaws or illegal associations.” The interpretation of this law considers this offense a misdemeanor and not felony.10 2– Do registration regulations depend on obtaining a license or just a declaration? For the establishment of any association or institution, the law of associations and social institutions requires obtaining written permission from the responsible minister who is authorized to accept or reject the registration of any association or institution. The minister may consult the governor and he/she must respond in writing within 30 days. 3– What are the reasons that may lead to the rejection of registration? In most cases, rejection the registration of an association is justified on the basis of “diversion from the purposes of the association or the existence of legal transgressions.” The associations denied registration are usually
