Law on non-governmental organizations (1997). Country/Territory Mongolia Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry Keyword Registration Non-governmental entity Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations Entry into force notes The Law enters into force from the date of its official publication. Abstract The purpose of this Law is to regulate relations concerning the association of citizens and the establishment and activities of non-government organizations for the purpose of implementation of human rights as specified in the Constitution of Mongolia and international treaties to which Mongolia is a party. This Law is applicable to all non-governmental organizations except for political parties, trade unions, and churches and monasteries. This Law is applicable to international and foreign non-governmental organizations, their branches and representative offices established and operating in the territory of Mongolia. The Law consists of 7 Chapters that contain 25 articles. Chapter 1 (arts. 1-9) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (arts. 10-14) establishes general requirements for non-governmental organizations. Chapter 3 (arts. 15-18) regards registration of non-governmental organizations. Chapter 4 (arts. 19-22) regards financing of non-governmental organizations. Chapter 5 (art. 23) regards reporting of non-governmental organizations. Chapter 6 (art. 24) establishes liability for the infringement of the present Law. Chapter 7 (art. 25) lays down miscellaneous provisions. Full text English