Constitution

Part three. Sosiety and the individual
Chapter 12. The economic foundation of society
Article 53. The economy of Uzbekistan, evolving towards market
relations, is based on various forms of ownership. The state shall
guarantee freedom of economic activity, entrepreneurship and labour
with due regard for the priority of consumers' rights, as well as
equality and legal protection of all forms of ownership.
Private property, along with the other types of property, shall
be inviolable and protected by the state. An owner may be deprived of
his property solely in the cases and in accordance with the procedure
prescribed by law.
Article 54. An owner shall possess, use and dispose of his
property. The use of any property must not be harmful to the ecological
environment, nor shall it infringe on the rights and legally protected
interests of citizens, jaridical entities or the state.
Article 55. The land, its minerals, fauna and flora, as well as
other natural resources shall constitute the national wealth, and
shall be rationally used and protected by the state.
Chapter 13. Public associations
Article 56. Trade unions, political parties, and scientific
societies, as well as women's, veterans' and youth leagues,
professional associations, mass movements and other organizations
registered in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law, shall
have the status of public associations in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Article 57. The formation and functioning of political parties
and public associations aiming to do the following shall be
prohibited: changing the existing constitutional system by force:
coming out against the sovereignty, territorial integrity and
security of the Republic, as well as the constitutional rights and
freedoms of its citizens; advocating war and social, national, racial
and religious hostility, and encroaching on the health and morality of
the people, as well as of any armed associations and political