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[ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda] [ TSZ: 1. Socio-Cultural Issues / Legislative Acts on Policy towards Youth]

Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan

On State Policy towards Youth

Adopted by the Legislative Chamber on August 12, 2016 Approved by the Senate on August 24, 2016

Chapter 1. General Provisions

Article 1. Purpose of this Law [ OKOZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional System / 01.17.00.00 Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations (also see 03.03.10.03) / 01.17.09.00 Youth, Children, Women's Organizations, Veterans and Disabled Associations; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 3. 05.00.00.00 Legislation on Labor and Employment of the Population / 05.09.00.00 Additional Guarantees and Features of Regulating the Labor of Employees in Need of Social Protection / 05.09.02.00 Youth Labor]

The purpose of this Law is to regulate relations in the field of state policy towards youth.

See: Article 78 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan. See previous edition.

Article 2. Legislation on State Policy towards Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

Legislation on State Policy towards Youth consists of this Law and other legislative acts. [ OKOZ: 1. 19.00.00.00 International Relations. International Law / 19.06.00.00 Law of International Treaties / 19.06.03.00 Application and Interpretation of Treaties]

If an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan establishes rules other than those provided for in the legislation on State Policy towards Youth of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the rules of the international treaty shall apply. (Article 2 amended by Law No. URQ-683 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 21, 2021 — , April 21, 2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

See: Part four of Article 15 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 3. Basic Concepts [ OKOZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional System / 01.17.00.00 Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations (also see 03.03.10.03) / 01.17.09.00 Youth, Children, Women's Organizations, Veterans and Disabled Associations; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 3. 05.00.00.00 Legislation on Labor and Employment of the Population / 05.09.00.00 Additional Guarantees and Features of Regulating the Labor of Employees in Need of Social Protection / 05.09.02.00 Youth Labor]

The following basic concepts are used in this Law:

state policy towards youth — a system of socio-economic, organizational and legal measures implemented by the state and aimed at creating conditions for the social formation of youth and the development of their intellectual, creative and other potential; [ SPiT: 1. Civil Law / Youth (Young Citizens)]

youth (young citizens) — persons who have reached the age of fourteen and have not reached the age of thirty; [ SPiT: 1. Family Law / Young Family]

young family — a family in which both spouses are not older than thirty years, or a family consisting of a single father or single mother not older than thirty years raising a child (child), including a divorced man (divorced woman); [ SPiT: 1. Labor Law / Young Specialist]

young specialist — an employee not older than thirty years who has graduated from an institution of higher or secondary specialized, vocational education, entered employment within three years after graduating from the educational institution in the specialty obtained, and has been working in the specialty indicated in the document on education for no more than three years; [ SPiT: 1. Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial Entities / Youth Entrepreneurship]

youth entrepreneurship — entrepreneurial activity carried out by young citizens without forming a legal entity, as well as by legal entities whose founders are young citizens.

Article 4. Basic Principles of State Policy towards Youth

The basic principles of state policy towards youth include:

openness and transparency;

participation of youth in the implementation of state policy towards youth;

support and encouragement of youth initiatives;

primacy of spiritual, moral and cultural values;

non-discrimination of youth.

Article 5. Main Directions of State Policy towards Youth

The main directions of state policy towards youth include:

ensuring the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of youth;

preserving the life and health of youth;

assisting in the spiritual, intellectual, physical and moral development of youth;

ensuring open and quality education for youth;

employing youth and creating conditions for their employment; See previous edition.

educating youth in the spirit of patriotism, civic feeling, tolerance, respect for laws, national and universal values, enabling them to resist harmful influences and trends, instilling firm confidence and views on life, and forming an uncompromising attitude towards corruption; (Paragraph seven of Article 5 amended by Law No. URQ-1155 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 22, 2026 — , June 23, 2026, No. 03/26/1155/0616)

protecting youth from behaviors leading to the violation of moral foundations, as well as from ideas of terrorism and religious extremism, separatism, fundamentalism, violence and cruelty;

raising the level of legal consciousness and legal culture of youth;

supporting and encouraging talented and gifted youth;

creating conditions for the development of youth entrepreneurship;

forming a desire among youth for a healthy lifestyle, as well as creating conditions for meaningful organization of youth leisure time and mass development of youth sports;

supporting young families spiritually and materially, implementing a system of comprehensive measures to create decent housing and socio-domestic conditions for them;

developing cooperation with international organizations engaged in activities in the field of realization of the rights and freedoms of youth. [ TSZ: 1. State and Society Building / State Programs, Concepts and Others]

Article 6. State Programs, Regional and Other Programs in the Field of State Policy towards Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.01.00 State Programs, Concepts and Others; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

State policy towards youth may be implemented on the basis of state programs, regional and other programs.

State programs, regional and other programs are developed and implemented with the aim of creating necessary conditions for the social support of youth, protection and realization of the personal, political, economic, social and cultural rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of young citizens, increasing their role and activity in public life, and raising a healthy and mature younger generation.

See: Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On the State Program 'Youth — Our Future'", Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Additional Measures to Improve the Procedure for Patriotic Education and Physical Training of Youth and Preparation of Conscripts for Military-Technical Specialties", Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Measures to Further Develop the Football Type of Sport in Citizens' Assemblies and Material Incentives for Deputies of Chairmen of Citizens' Assemblies — Consultants on Youth Issues", Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Measures to Organize the Activities of the 'Youth — Our Future' Fund under the Union of Youth of Uzbekistan".

Chapter 2. Bodies and Institutions Implementing and Participating in State Policy towards Youth [ TSZ: 1. State and Society Building / State Power Bodies. State and Economic Administration Bodies]

Article 7. Powers of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Field of State Policy towards Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.01.00.00 Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (also see 01.11.00.00) / 02.01.02.00 Powers of the Cabinet of Ministers; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan:

ensures the implementation of state policy towards youth;

ensures the development and implementation of state programs in the field of state policy towards youth;

develops and adopts normative legal acts aimed at implementing state policy towards youth;

coordinates the activities of bodies and institutions implementing and participating in the implementation of state policy towards youth within their competence;

organizes the generalization and analysis of the implementation of state policy towards youth and takes measures to further improve it;

ensures cooperation between state bodies and institutions, non-profit non-governmental organizations and other institutions of civil society on issues of implementing state policy towards youth;

carries out international cooperation in the field of state policy towards youth.

See: Part one, paragraph 5 of Article 115 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan. See previous edition.

[ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.01.00.00 Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (also see 01.11.00.00) / 02.01.02.00 Powers of the Cabinet of Ministers]

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan may also exercise other powers in accordance with the legislation. (Part two of Article 7 amended by Law No. URQ-683 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 21, 2021 — , April 21, 2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

See: Chapter 3 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan". See previous edition.

Article 7-1. Powers of the Agency for Youth Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Field of State Policy towards Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.03.00.00 Republican State Administration Bodies and Economic Administration Bodies / 02.03.04.00 Agencies, Inspectorates and Other Departments; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

The Agency for Youth Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a specialized executive body in the field of state policy towards youth (hereinafter referred to in the text as the specialized executive body). [ OKOZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional System / 01.14.00.00 Law-Making Activity of State Bodies / 01.14.02.00 Legislative Initiative; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.01.00 State Programs, Concepts and Others]

The specialized executive body:

develops and implements state programs in the field of state policy towards youth;

participates in law-making activities in the field of state policy towards youth, prepares proposals for improving relevant normative legal acts;

exercises control over compliance with the legislation on State Policy towards Youth;

implements measures aimed at protecting the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of youth;

participates in the prevention of offenses among youth;

analyzes the implementation of state policy towards youth, and also develops proposals for its improvement;

implements measures aimed at the legal and social protection of youth, as well as ensuring their employment;

systematically organizes work with young people studying abroad;

submits proposals to the heads of state bodies and organizations for consideration, which are mandatory, regarding the elimination of identified violations of the legislation on State Policy towards Youth, the causes and conditions that allowed them;

implements measures to ensure cooperation between state bodies and organizations on issues of implementing state policy towards youth;

collaborates with non-profit non-governmental organizations, bodies of self-government of citizens and other institutions of civil society in the implementation of state policy towards youth;

takes measures to develop international cooperation in the field of state policy towards youth.

The specialized executive body may also exercise other powers in accordance with the legislation.

The specialized executive body and its territorial departments have the right to send requests to state bodies and organizations with a demand to provide reasoned explanations regarding the execution of normative legal acts and programs on the implementation of state policy towards youth, as well as other important issues falling within their competence.

Drafts of normative legal acts directly or indirectly affecting the implementation of state policy towards youth are subject to mandatory coordination with the specialized executive body. (Article 7-1 introduced on the basis of Law No. URQ-747 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated January 25, 2022 — , January 26, 2022, No. 03/22/747/0064)

See: Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-4768 dated June 30, 2020 "On Organizing the Activities of the Agency for Youth Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan". [ TSZ: 1. State and Society Building / State Power Bodies. State and Economic Administration Bodies]

Article 8. Powers of Local State Authority Bodies in the Field of State Policy towards Youth See previous edition.

Local state authority representative bodies approve regional programs in the field of state policy towards youth and exercise control over their implementation. (Part one of Article 8 supplemented by Law No. URQ-1109 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 30, 2025 — , December 30, 2025, No. 03/25/1109/1241) [ OKOZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional System / 01.15.00.00 Local State Authority Bodies / 01.15.01.00 Local State Representative Bodies (Councils of People's Deputies) / 01.15.01.01 General Rules. Procedure for Electing Local Representative Bodies; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

See previous edition.

Local executive authority bodies: (First paragraph of Part two of Article 8 amended by Law No. URQ-1109 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 30, 2025 — , December 30, 2025, No. 03/25/1109/1241)

ensure the implementation of state policy towards youth in the relevant territory; See previous edition.

develop regional programs in the field of state policy towards youth, submit them to the local state authority representative body for approval and implement them; (Third paragraph of Part two of Article 8 amended by Law No. URQ-1109 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 30, 2025 — , December 30, 2025, No. 03/25/1109/1241)

coordinate the activities of bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state policy towards youth in the relevant territory;

ensure the monitoring and assessment of the needs of youth to increase the effectiveness of the implementation of state policy towards youth;

ensure the implementation of the policy on the employment of youth and their placement in jobs, organize monitoring of the labor market and the practice of placing young specialists;

collaborate with non-profit non-governmental organizations, bodies of self-government of citizens and other institutions of civil society in the implementation of state policy towards youth. See previous edition.

Local state authority bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with the legislation. (Part two of Article 8 amended by Law No. URQ-683 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 21, 2021 — , April 21, 2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

See: Chapter 6 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Local State Authority".

Article 9. System of Bodies and Institutions Participating in the Implementation of State Policy towards Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.03.00.00 Republican State Administration Bodies and Economic Administration Bodies / 02.03.04.00 Agencies, Inspectorates and Other Departments; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 3. 16.00.00.00 Security and Law Enforcement / 16.02.00.00 Forces Ensuring Security / 16.02.05.00 Internal Affairs Bodies; 4. 18.00.00.00 Prosecutor's Office. Bar. Notary. Legal Services. Justice Bodies. FHDYO Bodies / 18.01.00.00 Prosecutor's Office / 18.01.01.00 General Rules; 5. 18.00.00.00 Prosecutor's Office. Bar. Notary. Legal Services. Justice Bodies. FHDYO Bodies / 18.05.00.00 Justice Bodies / 18.05.01.00 System and Organizational Structure of Justice Bodies]

The system of bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state policy towards youth includes:

bodies of state administration of education and educational institutions;

bodies of state administration of the healthcare system and healthcare institutions; See previous edition.

bodies for physical education and sports; (Fourth paragraph of Part one of Article 9 amended by Law No. URQ-436 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 13, 2017 — URQ HT, 2017, No. 24, Article 487) See previous edition.

culture bodies; (Fifth paragraph of Part one of Article 9 supplemented by Law No. URQ-436 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 13, 2017 — URQ HT, 2017, No. 24, Article 487)

labor bodies;

prosecutor's offices;

internal affairs bodies;

justice bodies;

bodies for defense affairs. See previous edition.

Other bodies and institutions may also participate in the implementation of state policy towards youth in accordance with the legislation. (Part two of Article 9 amended by Law No. URQ-683 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 21, 2021 — , April 21, 2021, No. 03/21/683/0375) [ TSZ: 1. Socio-Cultural Issues / Education]

Article 10. Powers of Bodies of State Administration of Education and Educational Institutions in the Field of State Policy towards Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 13.00.00.00 Education. Science. Culture / 13.01.00.00 Education / 13.01.02.00 Management of the Education System]

Bodies of state administration of education and educational institutions:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state policy towards youth;

participate in the development of normative legal acts and other documents aimed at improving the quality of education and preparing qualified personnel;

jointly with interested bodies and institutions carry out an analysis of the employment of graduates of secondary specialized, vocational and higher education institutions, and on the basis of its results develop proposals for improving the training of specialists in educational institutions;

take measures to improve the quality of education and upbringing of youth, introduce modern forms and methods of education into the educational process;

organize sports sections, science and technology clubs, creative clubs, and clubs in educational institutions to ensure meaningful leisure time for youth;

participate in activities aimed at raising the level of legal consciousness and legal culture of youth, as well as their spiritual and moral upbringing;

provide socio-psychological and pedagogical assistance to youth with disabilities;

take measures for the social rehabilitation and social adaptation of young citizens;

collaborate with other bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state policy towards youth. See previous edition.

Bodies of state administration of education and educational institutions may also exercise other powers in accordance with the legislation. (Part two of Article 10 amended by Law No. URQ-683 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 21, 2021 — , April 21, 2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

See: Articles 50-51 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan. [ TSZ: 1. Socio-Cultural Issues / Healthcare. Sanitary Legislation]

Article 11. Powers of Bodies of State Administration of the Healthcare System and Healthcare Institutions in the Field of State Policy towards Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy and Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 14.00.00.00 Healthcare. Physical Education. Sports. Tourism / 14.01.00.00 Healthcare / 14.01.01.00 General Rules / 14.01.01.01 Management in the Field of Healthcare]

Bodies of state administration of the healthcare system and healthcare institutions:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state policy towards youth;

organize propaganda to spread sanitary and hygienic knowledge among youth and form a healthy lifestyle;

organize systematic medical examinations among youth;

implement measures for the medical and social rehabilitation of youth with disabilities;

identifies young citizens suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, poisoning, mental disorders, infectious diseases, and other socially dangerous diseases, registers them, conducts inspections, and implements medical and social rehabilitation and social adaptation;

cooperates with other bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state youth policy. See previous edition.

State health care system management bodies and health care institutions may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 11 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

See: Chapter 2 of the Regulation on the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, approved by Resolution No. 714 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 12, 2017. See previous edition.

Article 12. Powers of Physical Education and Sports Bodies in the Field of State Youth Policy [OKAZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 14.00.00.00 Healthcare. Physical Education. Sports. Tourism / 14.02.00.00 Physical Education and Sports / 14.02.02.00 Management in the Field of Physical Education and Sports]

Physical Education and Sports Bodies:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state youth policy;

implement measures to encourage the development of physical education and sports among young people, the desire for a healthy lifestyle, and interest in sports;

organize competitions among young people in folk games, national and other sports;

participate in the development and strengthening of international sports relations among young people and in holding sports competitions;

ensure the participation of talented and gifted young people in international and republican events in the field of physical education and sports;

cooperates with other bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state youth policy. See previous edition.

Physical Education and Sports Bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 12 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

See: Chapter 3 of the Regulation on the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, approved by Resolution No. 558 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 7, 2021. See previous edition.

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• Article. Powers of Culture Bodies in the Field of State Youth Policy [OKAZ:

02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 13.00.00.00 Education. Science. Culture / 13.03.00.00 Culture / 13.03.02.00 Management in the Field of Culture. Licensing of Activities in the Field of Culture]

Culture Bodies:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state youth policy;

carry out propaganda of artistic creativity, folk and amateur creativity among young people;

help develop cinema, theater, music, choreography, fine arts, circus, folk applied arts, and stage art among young people, and improve their ideological, artistic, and moral level;

ensure that mass cultural and holiday events among young people are filled with ideological content, and establish close cooperation with creative associations and other non-profit non-governmental organizations;

participate in the development and strengthening of international cultural relations among young people, and in holding conferences and exhibitions;

fully support creative young people, creating the necessary conditions for them to fully demonstrate their abilities and talents;

ensure the organization of creative tours and the participation of talented and gifted young people in reviews, competitions, festivals, and other events of international and republican scale in the field of culture; See previous edition.

carry out educational work among young people to further instill the ideas of loyalty to the traditions of independence, high spirituality, and humanitarianism in understanding national identity, strengthen immunity against alien ideas of radicalism and extremism, and form an uncompromising attitude towards corruption; (Para 9 of Part One of Article 12 1 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-1155 dated June 22, 2026, effective 23.06.2026, No. 03/26/1155/0616)

fully support creative teams, especially creative young people, in creating works reflecting the brightest pages of our people's history and modern life, and the country's free democratic development;

cooperates with other bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state youth policy. See previous edition.

Culture Bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 12 1 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375) [TSZ: 1. Socio-Cultural Issues / Labor. Employment of the Population]

Article 13. Powers of Labor Bodies in the Field of State Youth Policy [OKAZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 05.00.00.00 Legislation on Labor and Employment of the Population / 05.02.00.00 Labor / 05.02.02.00 Management in the Field of Labor; 3. 05.00.00.00 Legislation on Labor and Employment of the Population / 05.09.00.00 Additional Guarantees and Features of Regulating the Labor of Employees in Need of Social Protection / 05.09.02.00 Youth Labor]

Labor Bodies:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state youth policy;

systematically analyze the employment level of young people and participate in ensuring their employment;

organize a system for vocational training and retraining of young people;

cooperates with other bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state youth policy. See previous edition.

Labor Bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 13 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375) [TSZ: 1. Fair Justice. Law Enforcement. Justice / Prosecutor's Office]

Article 14. Powers of Prosecutor's Office Bodies in the Field of State Youth Policy [OKAZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 18.00.00.00 Prosecutor's Office. Bar. Notariat. Legal Services. Justice Bodies. FHDYO Bodies / 18.01.00.00 Prosecutor's Office / 18.01.02.00 System and Organizational Structure of the Prosecutor's Office]

Prosecutor's Office Bodies: See previous edition.

exercise control over the clear and uniform enforcement of legislation on state youth policy; (Para 2 of Part One of Article 14 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

participate in law-making activities in the field of state youth policy;

carry out prevention of offenses among young people, including identifying and eliminating the causes and conditions contributing to the commission of offenses;

participate in activities aimed at raising the legal consciousness and legal culture of young people;

cooperates with other bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state youth policy. See previous edition.

Prosecutor's Office Bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 14 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375) [TSZ: 1. Fair Justice. Law Enforcement. Justice / Internal Affairs Bodies]

Article 15. Powers of Internal Affairs Bodies in the Field of State Youth Policy [OKAZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 16.00.00.00 Security and Law Enforcement / 16.02.00.00 Forces Ensuring Security / 16.02.05.00 Internal Affairs Bodies]

Internal Affairs Bodies:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state youth policy;

participate in activities aimed at raising the legal consciousness and legal culture of young people;

carry out prevention of offenses among young people, including identifying and eliminating the causes and conditions contributing to the commission of offenses;

take measures for the social rehabilitation and social adaptation of young citizens;

cooperates with other bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state youth policy. See previous edition.

Internal Affairs Bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 15 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375) [TSZ: 1. Fair Justice. Law Enforcement. Justice / Justice Bodies. Notariat. Legal Services]

Article 16. Powers of Justice Bodies in the Field of State Youth Policy [OKAZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 18.00.00.00 Prosecutor's Office. Bar. Notariat. Legal Services. Justice Bodies. FHDYO Bodies / 18.05.00.00 Justice Bodies / 18.05.01.00 System and Organizational Structure of Justice Bodies]

Justice Bodies:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state youth policy;

participate in law-making activities in the field of state youth policy;

submit proposals for improving normative legal acts in the field of state youth policy;

carry out and coordinate activities aimed at raising the legal consciousness and legal culture of young people;

cooperates with other bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state youth policy. See previous edition.

Justice Bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 16 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

See: Chapter 4 of the Regulation on the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, approved by Resolution No. PQ-3666 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 13, 2018. [TSZ: 1. Defense and National Security / General Issues]

Article 17. Powers of Bodies for Defense Affairs in the Field of State Youth Policy [OKAZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 15.00.00.00 Defense / 15.01.00.00 General Issues of Defense]

Bodies for Defense Affairs:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state youth policy;

participate in organizing the initial military training of young people before conscription;

participate in measures related to the moral-ethical upbringing of young people and military-patriotic education;

cooperates with other bodies and institutions participating in the implementation of state youth policy. See previous edition.

Bodies for Defense Affairs may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 17 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375) [TSZ: 1. State and Public Construction / Bodies of Self-Government of Citizens]

Article 18. Participation of Bodies of Self-Government of Citizens in the Implementation of State Youth Policy [OKAZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional Order / 01.16.00.00 Bodies of Self-Government of Citizens (also see 02.05.00.00); 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

Bodies of Self-Government of Citizens:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state youth policy; See previous edition.

provide additional material assistance to young citizens from low-income families in the manner established by legislation, together with state and economic management bodies, non-profit non-governmental organizations, and other organizations; (Para 3 of Part One of Article 18 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

See: Resolution No. 313 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated May 31, 2024 "On Improving the Procedure for Providing Social Services and Assistance through the 'Iron Notebook' and Forming and Using Funds of the 'Sakhovat va Ko'mak' Fund," Resolution No. 312 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated June 7, 2022 "On Measures to Further Improve the System of Studying and Resolving Youth Problems."

take measures aimed at protecting the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of young people, increasing their role and activity in public life, raising a healthy and mature younger generation, and forming a moral and ethical climate in the family;

collaborate with educational institutions and other institutions on issues of raising young people;

help ensure the employment of young people in enterprises, institutions, and organizations located in the relevant territory; See previous edition.

exercise public control over the enforcement of legislation in the field of state youth policy, and the implementation of state programs and regional programs; (Para 7 of Part One of Article 18 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

cooperates with other bodies and institutions, non-profit non-governmental organizations, and other institutions of civil society in the implementation of state youth policy. See previous edition.

[OKAZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional Order / 01.16.00.00 Bodies of Self-Government of Citizens (also see 02.05.00.00)]

Bodies of Self-Government of Citizens may also participate in other measures in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 18 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

See: Chapter 2 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Bodies of Self-Government of Citizens." [TSZ: 1. State and Public Construction / Public Associations (Funds), Religious Organizations, Political Parties]

Article 19. Participation of Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations in the Implementation of State Youth Policy [OKAZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional Order / 01.17.00.00 Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations (also see 03.03.10.03) / 01.17.01.00 General Issues of the Status of Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state youth policy;

participate in forming firm confidence and views in young people towards life, raising them in the spirit of respect for laws, national and universal values, and the ability to resist harmful influences and trends;

organize and hold measures related to raising healthy and mature young people, increasing their role and activity in public life;

help create conditions that socially support young people, protect and implement the personal, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of young citizens;

help in the early identification and development of the creative talent and abilities of young people in the fields of science, sports, art, and culture; See previous edition.

exercise public control over the enforcement of legislation in the field of state youth policy, and the implementation of state programs and regional programs; (Para 7 of Part One of Article 19 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

participate in implementing preventive measures to form a desire for a healthy lifestyle among young people, combat infectious diseases and other socially dangerous diseases, alcoholism, drug addiction, poisoning, vagrancy, and other harmful vices, organize meaningful leisure time for young people, and popularize youth sports;

help increase environmental culture among young people and develop environmental education and upbringing; See previous edition.

may engage in teaching young people in the manner established by legislation; (Para 10 of Part One of Article 19 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

help attract young people to entrepreneurship, vocational guidance, retraining, and skills improvement. See previous edition.

Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations may also participate in other measures in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 19 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375) [OKAZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional Order / 01.17.00.00 Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations (also see 03.03.10.03) / 01.17.01.00 General Issues of the Status of Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations]

The State guarantees and ensures the participation of non-profit non-governmental organizations in the implementation of state youth policy. [TSZ: 1. Socio-Cultural Issues / Mass Media. Publishing Activities.]

Article 20. Participation of Mass Media in the Implementation of State Youth Policy [OKAZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 13.00.00.00 Education. Science. Culture / 13.03.00.00 Culture / 13.03.19.00 Mass Media (radio, television, etc.) (also see 12.03.09.00.)]

Mass Media:

participate in the development and implementation of state programs, regional and other programs in the field of state youth policy;

report on measures aimed at implementing state youth policy, including raising a healthy and mature younger generation, increasing its role and activity in public life, and raising its legal consciousness and legal culture;

participate in measures related to helping young people achieve spiritual, intellectual, physical, and moral maturity; See previous edition.

exercise public control over the enforcement of legislation in the field of state youth policy, and the implementation of state programs and regional programs; (Para 5 of Part One of Article 20 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375)

collaborate with bodies and institutions implementing and participating in the implementation of state youth policy, as well as other institutions of civil society, on issues of implementing state youth policy. See previous edition.

[OKAZ: 1. 13.00.00.00 Education. Science. Culture / 13.03.00.00 Culture / 13.03.19.00 Mass Media (radio, television, etc.) (also see 12.03.09.00.)]

Mass Media may also participate in other measures in accordance with legislation. (Part two of Article 20 was amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021, effective 21.04.2021, No. 03/21/683/0375) [TSZ: 1. State and Public Construction / Public Associations (Funds), Religious Organizations, Political Parties]

Article 21. Youth Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations [OKAZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional Order / 01.17.00.00 Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations (also see 03.03.10.03) / 01.17.01.00 General Issues of the Status of Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Field of Economy, Socio-Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

A youth non-profit non-governmental organization is a self-governing organization established on a voluntary basis by physical and/or legal persons, which does not make obtaining income (profit) as its main goal, does not distribute obtained income (profit) among its participants (members), and considers as its goals the implementation and protection of the personal, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of young people, as well as increasing the social activity of young people. See previous edition.

[OKAZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional Order / 01.17.00.00 Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations (also see 03.03.10.03) / 01.17.01.00 General Issues of the Status of Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations]

The state provides material and financial support to youth non-profit organizations and grants them the right to use buildings of educational institutions, clubs, culture and recreation centers for the population, sports facilities, and other facilities in the manner established by legislation. (Paragraph 2 of Article 21 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no)

See: Chapter 34 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Lease".

A youth non-profit organization may own buildings, facilities, housing stock, equipment, materials, cultural and educational property intended for health improvement, funds, securities, and other property necessary for the material support of its activities as provided for in its charter. [ OKOZ: 1. 03.00.00.00 Civil Law / 03.02.00.00 Citizens (natural persons) / 03.02.04.00 Civil status of minors. Capacity for action of citizens up to 14 years old. Capacity for action of citizens from 14 to 18 years old. Emancipation]

A person who has reached the age of fourteen may become a member of a youth non-profit organization. The conditions and procedure for joining and leaving a youth non-profit organization, including the conditions for leaving membership due to age, are established in the charter of the respective non-profit organization.

Chapter 3. Legal and Social Protection of Youth

Article 22. Guarantees of Rights and Freedoms of Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional System / 01.01.00.00 Sovereignty. Constitution / 01.01.02.00 Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

The rights and freedoms of every young citizen are guaranteed in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the law.

See: Section 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The rights and freedoms of young citizens may not be restricted, except in cases established by law. See previous edition.

Regardless of gender, race, nationality, language, religion, beliefs, social origin, or social status, any direct or indirect restriction of the rights and freedoms of youth is prohibited and entails liability in accordance with the legislation. (Part 3 of Article 22 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-963 dated September 20, 2024 — , 21.09.2024 y., 03/24/963/0735-no)

See: Part 2 of Article 19 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Article 1892 of the Code of Administrative Liability of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The state guarantees respect for the rights and dignity of persons and compliance with humanitarian principles in the detention of minors in institutions for the execution of punishments and specialized educational institutions. See previous edition.

[ OKOZ: 1. 16.00.00.00 Security and Law Enforcement / 16.11.00.00 Criminal Law / 16.11.04.00 Criminal Liability of Minors]

For minors, detention in institutions for the execution of punishments and specialized educational institutions is provided for under a stratified regime in accordance with the law, taking into account the severity of the offense committed and their age. (Part 5 of Article 22 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no) [ TSZ: 1. Socio-Cultural Issues / Social Insurance, Social Security and Social Protection]

Article 23. Guarantees of Social Protection of Youth

See previous edition.

[ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 13.00.00.00 Education. Science. Culture / 13.01.00.00 Education / 13.01.08.00 Types of Education / 13.01.08.02 General Secondary and Special Secondary Education; 3. 14.00.00.00 Healthcare. Physical Culture. Sports. Tourism / 14.01.00.00 Healthcare / 14.01.06.00 Procedure for Providing Medical Care to Various Categories of Citizens. Free Medical Care]

In the manner established by legislation, the following are guaranteed for youth: (Part 1 of Article 23 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no)

provision of free medical services; See previous edition.

free general secondary and special secondary education;

free vocational and higher education within the framework of state grants in state educational institutions; (Third and fourth paragraphs of Part 1 of Article 23 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-486 dated July 23, 2018 — Legislative Acts Information National Database, 24.07.2018 y., 03/18/486/1559-no)

creation of conditions for visiting state sports-health improvement and cultural-educational institutions;

provision of preferential loans for housing construction, acquisition, and reconstruction;

provision of preferential loans for studying at educational institutions;

provision of housing to orphaned children and children deprived of parental care;

implementation of measures to ensure employment after graduation from special secondary, vocational, or higher education institutions;

granting of benefits and creation of conditions for combining work with education, taking into account age-specific features in the labor sphere;

taking into account the needs of youth in the design and construction of social infrastructure facilities;

granting of benefits in the use of public transport.

Employment assistance for young citizens who are having difficulty finding work and are unable to compete on an equal footing in the labor market is provided through the creation of additional jobs and the establishment of specialized enterprises, the organization of special training programs, and the creation of a reserve of minimum number of job positions in enterprises, institutions, and organizations for the employment of young people in need of social protection. See previous edition.

[ OKOZ: 1. 04.00.00.00 Family Law / 04.08.00.00 Protection of Family, Motherhood, Fatherhood and Childhood and Social Support]

Measures may be taken to provide material assistance to low-income young families in the manner established by legislation.

See: Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 313 dated May 31, 2024 "On Improving the Procedure for Providing Social Services and Assistance through the "Iron Notebook" and Forming and Using Funds of the "Sakhovat va Ko'mak" Fund", Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PF-6277 dated August 11, 2021 "On Measures to Expand the Scope of Providing Material Assistance to Low-Income Families and Combating Poverty".

It is prohibited to involve students and university students in public work during the study process, except in cases where it is a form of educational and production practice corresponding to the specialty chosen by them, or in cases where students and university students perform voluntary labor during their free time from studies. Such labor activity is permitted only if there is a contract in accordance with labor or civil law.

Other guarantees of social protection of youth may also be provided by legislation. (Third, fourth, and fifth parts of Article 23 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no) [ TSZ: 1. Socio-Cultural Issues / Social Insurance, Social Security and Social Protection]

Article 24. Additional Measures of State Support for Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 04.00.00.00 Family Law / 04.08.00.00 Protection of Family, Motherhood, Fatherhood and Childhood and Social Support]

To create favorable conditions for young citizens and young families, additional measures of state support for youth may be provided through:

development of a system for providing advice on family life issues, psychological-pedagogical, legal, and other matters;

development of the system of non-profit organizations providing social services and social assistance to youth;

development of the system for organizing rest and health improvement for youth. See previous edition.

Other additional measures of state support for youth may also be provided by legislation. (Part 2 of Article 24 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no) [ TSZ: 1. Socio-Cultural Issues / Education]

Article 25. State Support for Gifted and Talented Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

State support for gifted and talented youth: See previous edition.

establishment of awards and scholarships, and provision of education grants in the manner established by legislation; (Article 25, first part, second paragraph in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no)

assistance in organizing creative workshops and schools in the fields of science, culture, and art;

organization of sports sections, science and technical circles, and creative circles at general secondary, special secondary, vocational, and higher education institutions;

organization and holding of competitions, olympiads, exhibitions, festivals, reviews, concerts, symposiums, readings, conferences, and seminars to identify and encourage gifted and talented youth;

international exchange of experience for youth;

ensuring access on a competitive basis for gifted and talented youth to training, retraining, and internship programs at educational and research institutions, including in foreign countries;

creation of conditions for young specialists and scientists to conduct research and cultural-educational work, assistance in implementing the developments of young scientists, as well as preserving and developing the personnel potential of youth;

development of the network of sports-educational institutions and clubs, support for gifted and talented young athletes, and holding sports competitions among youth; See previous edition.

implemented by encouraging physical and legal persons supporting gifted and talented youth in the manner established by legislation. (Tenth paragraph of Part 1 of Article 25 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no) See previous edition.

Other measures of state support for gifted and talented youth may also be provided by legislation. (Part 2 of Article 25 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no) [ TSZ: 1. Civil Law. Entrepreneurship / State Support for Entrepreneurial Activity]

Article 26. State Support for Youth Entrepreneurship [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 09.00.00.00 Entrepreneurship and Economic Activity / 09.01.00.00 Legislation on Entrepreneurship / 09.01.04.00 Small and Private Entrepreneurship. Family Entrepreneurship]

The state supports the economic independence of youth.

State support for youth entrepreneurship:

assistance by state bodies in organizing youth entrepreneurship;

provision of preferential loans to attract youth to entrepreneurial activity;

training of youth in the basics of entrepreneurial activity and development of cooperation between educational institutions and employers on a contractual basis;

implementation through the development and implementation of programs to support youth entrepreneurship. See previous edition.

To support youth entrepreneurship, relevant benefits and preferences are established by legislation in accordance with the law. (Part 3 of Article 26 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no)

See: Chapter 5 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Guarantees of Freedom of Entrepreneurial Activity", Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 294 dated May 10, 2021 "On Approving the Regulations on the Youth Industry and Entrepreneurship Zone and the Fund for Supporting Young Entrepreneurs". [ TSZ: 1. Socio-Cultural Issues / Social Insurance, Social Security and Social Protection]

Article 27. Youth Social Service [ OKOZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional System / 01.17.00.00 Non-Profit Non-Commercial Organizations (also see 03.03.10.03) / 01.17.09.00 Youth, Children, Women's Organizations, Veterans and Disabled Associations; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

Youth social service operates in the Republic of Uzbekistan for the purpose of social protection of youth and young families.

The directions of activity of youth social service include:

providing psychological-pedagogical and legal assistance and advice to young citizens;

providing social assistance to young citizens with limited capabilities;

providing social assistance to young families;

assisting in the realization of the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of youth in educational and labor collectives; See previous edition.

assistance to young specialists in adapting to a new job, retraining, and improving their qualifications, as well as providing them with housing in the manner established by legislation; (Sixth paragraph of Part 2 of Article 27 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no)

providing social assistance in specialized educational institutions for minors;

social adaptation of young citizens returning from places of deprivation of liberty and specialized educational institutions;

assistance in the development of youth entrepreneurship;

legal propaganda, informing about opportunities for youth employment, education and professional training, meaningful use of free time, and opportunities in tourism and sports;

organization of meaningful use of free time for youth in their places of residence. See previous edition.

Youth social service may also implement its activities in other directions in accordance with the law. (Part 3 of Article 27 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no)

Chapter 4. Final Provisions

Article 28. Financial Support for State Policy Regarding Youth See previous edition.

[ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 06.00.00.00 Legislation on Social Security and Social Insurance. Social Protection / 06.03.00.00 Financing of Social Security and Social Insurance / 06.03.04.00 Budget Financing; 3. 06.00.00.00 Legislation on Social Security and Social Insurance. Social Protection / 06.03.00.00 Financing of Social Security and Social Insurance / 06.03.06.00 Other Sources of Financing]

Financial support for state policy regarding youth is carried out from the budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan, funds of patrons, and other funds in the manner established by legislation. (Text of Article 28 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no)

Article 29. Resolution of Disputes See previous edition.

Disputes in the field of state policy regarding youth are resolved in the manner established by legislation. (Text of Article 29 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no) See previous edition.

Article 30. Liability for Violation of Legislation on State Policy Regarding Youth [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda; 2. 16.00.00.00 Security and Law Enforcement / 16.09.00.00 Administrative Liability / 16.09.05.00 Administrative Liability for Offenses Infringing on the Rights and Freedoms of Citizens]

Persons guilty of violating the legislation on state policy regarding youth are liable in the established manner. (Article 30 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no)

Article 31. Recognition of Certain Legislative Acts as Having Lost Their Force

The following are recognized as having lost their force:

1. Law No. 429-XII "On the Basics of State Policy Regarding Youth in the Republic of Uzbekistan" adopted on November 20, 1991 (Bulletin of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 1992, No. 2, Article 80);

2. Resolution No. 430-XII "On the Procedure for Bringing into Force the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan 'On the Basics of State Policy Regarding Youth in the Republic of Uzbekistan'" adopted by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan on November 20, 1991 (Bulletin of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 1992, No. 2, Article 81);

3. Part I of Article 3 of Law No. 621-I "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan" adopted on May 1, 1998 (Bulletin of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 1998, No. 5–6, Article 102);

4. Part III of Law No. 621-II "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan" adopted on April 30, 2004 (Bulletin of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2004, No. 5, Article 90);

5. Paragraph 8 of Part I of Law No. 714-II "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as on Recognizing Certain Legislative Acts as Having Lost Their Force" adopted on December 3, 2004 (Bulletin of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2005, No. 1, Article 18);

6. Article 3 of Law URQ-197 "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Connection with the Improvement of Tax Legislation" adopted on December 31, 2008 (Bulletin of the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2008, No. 12, Article 640).

See previous edition.

Article 32. Alignment of Legislation with This Law (Name of Article 32 in the edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. URQ-683 dated April 21, 2021 — , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no) [ OKOZ: 1. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.01.00.00 Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (also see 01.11.00.00) / 02.01.02.00 Powers of the Cabinet of Ministers; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan:

aligns government resolutions with this Law;

ensures that state administration bodies review and abolish their normative legal acts that contradict this Law.

Article 33. Entry into Force of This Law [ OKOZ: 1. 01.00.00.00 Constitutional System / 01.14.00.00 Activity of State Bodies in Lawmaking / 01.14.05.00 Publication and Entry into Force of Normative Legal Acts; 2. 02.00.00.00 Fundamentals of State Administration / 02.08.00.00 General Issues of State Administration in the Sphere of Economy, Social and Cultural Construction / 02.08.09.00 State Policy on Socio-Cultural Issues / 02.08.09.01 Legal Propaganda]

This Law enters into force from the day of its official publication.

This Law was published in the "Xalq So'zi" newspaper on September 15, 2016, No. 182 (6617).

Acting President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. MIRZIYOYEV

Tashkent city,

September 14, 2016,

URQ-406 (Bulletin of Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2016, No. 37, Article 426; 2017, No. 24, Article 487; Legislative Acts Information National Database, 24.07.2018 y., 03/18/486/1559-no; , 21.04.2021 y., 03/21/683/0375-no; 26.01.2022 y., 03/22/747/0064-no; 21.09.2024 y., 03/24/963/0735-no; 30.12.2025 y., 03/25/1109/1241-no; 23.06.2026 y., 03/26/1155/0616-no)