Article 98. State financing of elections

Expenses associated with the preparation and conduct of elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, local Kengashes, including deputies in place of those who retired, shall be financed from the State Budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Expenses associated with the preparation and conduct of elections of deputies of local Kengashes to replace those who retired shall be provided for in the expenditure part of annually adopted local budgets.

The financing of elections and other material support of candidates and political parties at the expense of foreign States, their natural and legal persons and international organizations is prohibited.

Political parties, other public associations, enterprises, institutions, organizations and citizens may voluntarily grant their own funds for the conduct of elections. These funds shall be received by the Central Election Commission for using in the process of the election campaign.