Article 5. The State and Public Associations

The State shall ensure respect for the rights and lawful interests of public associations and, in accordance with the Constitution, guarantee the creation of conditions for them to carry out the tasks set forth in their statutes.

The State shall provide material and moral support to youth and childrenʼs organizations, ensure the implementation of a preferential tax policy toward them, and grant childrenʼs organizations the right to use, free of charge or on preferential terms, school and extracurricular institution buildings, clubs, palaces and houses of culture, sports facilities, and other premises.

Except in cases provided by law, state bodies and officials shall not interfere in the activities of public associations, nor shall public associations interfere in the activities of state bodies and officials.

Events of public associations shall be carried out mainly during the free time of their members (participants) and at the expense of these associations.

Issues related to the interests of public associations shall be resolved by state bodies and economic organizations with the participation of the relevant public associations or in agreement with them, in cases provided by law.