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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.

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