Law on non-governmental organizations (1997).

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.