Article 20. Prohibitions and restrictions on exports, imports
On introduction amendments and additions to the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On foreign economic activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan” (77-II-son) · Date: 26.05.2000 · In force
In the Republic of Uzbekistan, legislation may establish prohibitions and restrictions on the export and import of goods in order to:
ensure national security;
protecting the life and health of citizens, protecting the animal and plant world and the environment;
compliance with social morality and the rule of law;
preservation of the cultural heritage of the population of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
protection of cultural values from illegal export, import and transfer of rights of ownership to them;
maintaining the balance of payments of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
fulfillment of international obligations of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
prevent the exhaustion of irreplaceable natural resources;
protection of other interests of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
