﻿{"id":13399,"date":"2024-10-10T17:01:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T12:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/?p=13399"},"modified":"2024-10-11T14:56:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T09:56:25","slug":"13399","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invest-in-uzbekistan.org\/en\/zakonodatelstvo\/13399\/","title":{"rendered":"LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN  OCTOBER 3, 2024  \u2116 LRU-970  ABOUT THE CREATIVE ECONOMY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496; font-size: 12pt;\">LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496; font-size: 12pt;\">OCTOBER 3, 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496; font-size: 12pt;\">\u2116 LRU-970<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; height: 1em;\"><span style=\"display: none;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496; font-size: 12pt;\">ABOUT THE CREATIVE ECONOMY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; height: 1em;\"><span style=\"display: none;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496; font-size: 12pt;\">PASSED BY THE LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496; font-size: 12pt;\">APPROVED BY THE SENATE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; height: 1em;\"><span style=\"display: none;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496; font-size: 12pt;\">Chapter <\/span><span style=\"color: #2f5496; font-size: 12pt;\">1. General Provisions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 1. Purpose of this Law<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The purpose of this Law is to support and develop the creative economy and regulate relations in this area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 2. Legislation on the creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The legislation on the creative economy consists of this Law and other legislative acts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan establishes rules other than those provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the creative economy, then the rules of the international treaty shall apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 3. Basic concepts<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The following basic concepts <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">are used<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in this Law:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creative industry &#8211; a set of types of economic activity related to the creation, production, storage, distribution and promotion of goods (works, services) based on the priority of creativity, intellectual abilities, as well as intellectual property and having economic value;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creative industry park &#8211; an organizational and legal entity operating on the principles of extraterritoriality within the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the aim of creating favorable conditions for the development of the creative industry;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creative<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> industry entities &#8211; individuals and legal entities engaged in the creation, production, storage, distribution and promotion of creative products;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creative economy &#8211; a branch of the economy aimed at creating goods (works, services) with economic value as a result of human potential based on creativity, intellectual abilities, as well as innovations and technologies;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creative<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> product &#8211; goods (works, services) that have economic value, as well as other objects of civil law transactions in the field of creative economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 4. Basic principles in the field of creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">is based<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> on the following principles:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">legality<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">openness<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> and transparency;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">freedom<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of creativity;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">equality<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">legal<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> protection of creative products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 5. Principle of legality<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Relations in the field of creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">must be carried out<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, this Law and other legislative acts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 6. Principle of openness and transparency<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Information in the creative economy must be open and transparent. Information that constitutes state secrets and the disclosure of which is restricted by law is an exception.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">State bodies are obliged to create conditions for creative industry entities to obtain and freely use information in ways stipulated by legislation on the openness of the activities of state authorities and administration, as well as on guarantees and freedom of access to information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 7. Principle of freedom of creativity<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">is based<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> on freedom of scientific, technical and artistic creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">All persons are free to choose and carry out activities in one or more areas of the creative industry, as well as to create a creative product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Freedom of creativity <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">should not be directed<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> towards actions that damage the honor, dignity and business reputation of others, encourage or promote illegal actions, and should not contradict public morality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 8. Principle of equality<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Creative industry entities are equal in carrying out their activities, including the use of state-provided support measures and infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 9. Principle of legal protection of a creative product<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Creative products are the result of intellectual and creative activity and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">are protected<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in accordance with the law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 10. Spheres of the creative industry<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For the purposes of this Law, the creative industries include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">literary<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> creativity;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">applied<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> arts and crafts;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">architecture<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, design and urbanism;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">audiovisual<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> arts;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">performing<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> arts;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">organization<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of concert and entertainment activities and cultural events;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">fashion<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> and design art;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">activities<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of museums, art galleries (exhibitions) and information and library activities;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creative<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> activities in publishing and printing;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creative<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> activity in the field of mass media and creative activity carried out through transmission via the worldwide information network Internet;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">production<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> activities;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creative<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> activities in the field of digital technologies;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creative<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> activities in the field of advertising;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">activities<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> to preserve art objects and cultural heritage sites;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">fine<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chapter 2. State policy in the field of creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 11. Main directions of state policy in the field of creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The main directions of state policy in the field of creative economy are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creation<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of the necessary conditions for citizens to demonstrate their creative and intellectual potential in the creative industry;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">increasing<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the turnover of creative products by transforming the creative industry into one of the active sectors of the economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creating<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> equal opportunities for creative industry entities to receive state support;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">development<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of small and medium-sized businesses through support of creative industries;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">support<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> for science and scientific activity in the field of creative economy and assistance in the implementation of creative ideas and projects;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creation<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of the necessary infrastructure for creative industry entities;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ensuring<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the use of scientific and technological achievements and innovative approaches in the creation of creative products;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">improving<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the education system, introducing modern educational programs in the creative industry with the aim of developing competencies in this area;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">elimination<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of restrictions on the realization of creative potential and opportunities of creative industry entities;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ensuring<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> broad recognition of national culture and national brands in the international arena.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 12. Strategies for the development of the creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Strategies for the development of the creative economy are developed and implemented <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">on the basis of<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> modern achievements in order to develop human capital, the country, and implement a unified state policy in the field of the creative economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Strategies for the development of the creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">can be adopted<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> for the near and long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Creative economy development strategies define the goals and objectives facing the state and society, target indicators for the relevant period, as well as action plans for their implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Draft strategies for the development of the creative economy are developed <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">on the basis of<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> proposals from government agencies, scientific organizations, creative industry entities, non-governmental non-profit organizations and experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chapter 3. Regulation in the field of creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 13. Powers of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ensures<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the implementation of a unified state policy in the field of creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">determines<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> measures of state support for the creative economy and the procedure for their provision;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">defines<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the types of economic activity in the creative industry;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">approves<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> strategies for the development of the creative economy and state programs;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">adopts<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> regulatory and legal acts in the field of creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">takes<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> measures to create the necessary infrastructure in the field of creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">determines<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the procedure for the creation of creative industry parks and the organization of their activities;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">coordinates<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the activities of republican executive bodies in the field of creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">determines<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the procedure for the activities of the Republican Council for the Development of the Creative Economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan may also exercise other powers in accordance with the legislation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 14. Republican Council for the Development of Creative Economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Republican Council for the Development of the Creative Economy (hereinafter referred to as the Republican Council) is a voluntary advisory body on issues of development of creative industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The composition of the Republican Council includes representatives of relevant government bodies and civil society institutions, leading entrepreneurs in the creative industry, as well as international and local experts, and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">is approved<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Republican Council:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">develops<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> proposals for the development of the creative economy and support for creative industry sectors;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">develops<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> proposals for defining types of economic activity in the creative industry;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">identifies<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> promising directions and growth points for the creative industry;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">develops<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> recommendations for improving the activities of creative industry parks and receives information about their activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The working body of the Republican Council is the Fund for the Development of Culture and Art under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 15. Powers of the republican executive bodies in the field of creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Republican executive bodies, within the limits of their powers:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">participate<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in the implementation of a unified state policy in the field of creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ensure<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the implementation of legislation on the creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">participate<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in the formation of creative products and in financial support in the field of creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">coordinate<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the activities of creative industry entities under their jurisdiction in the creation, production, storage and distribution of creative products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Republican executive authorities cooperate with other government bodies and organizations to develop the creative economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Republican executive bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 16. Powers of local government bodies in the field of creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Local government bodies, within the limits of their powers:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">participate<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in the implementation of a unified state policy in the field of creative economy in the regions;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">implement<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> measures to develop the creative economy in the regions;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">approve<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> regional programs in the field of creative economy and ensure their implementation;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">promote<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the activities of creative industry entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Local government bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with legislation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 17. Participation of non-governmental non-profit organizations in activities related to the development of the creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Non-governmental non-profit organizations:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">provide<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> assistance to creative industry entities in realizing their creative potential;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">develop<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> initiatives and proposals for the development of the creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">participate<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in the implementation of public control in the field of creative economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chapter 4. State support for the creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 18. Directions of state support for the creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The state comprehensively supports the development of the creative economy and the creation of favorable investment and business conditions in the creative industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">State support for the creative economy includes the following measures:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">provision<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of benefits to entities in the creative industry in accordance with the procedure established by tax legislation;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">provision<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of financial support through a system of state subsidies, state grants and state social orders;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">provision<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of benefits when using infrastructure and state property;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">information<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> support for creative industry entities;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">protection<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of the property of creative industry entities, registration of intellectual property objects, simplification of procedures in the field of intellectual property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The procedure for adopting state support measures <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">is determined<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> by legislation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 19. Benefits and preferences for creative industry entities<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The state can provide creative industry entities with benefits and preferences on taxes and other payments and tariffs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 20. Support for education in the field of creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Support for education in the field of creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">is provided<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in the following forms:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">improvement<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of state educational standards and educational programs for the training, retraining and advanced training of personnel in the creative industries;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">support<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> for the activities of educational organizations in the creative industry;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">support<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> for dual education in the creative industries, including ensuring the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creation<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of specialized programs of additional education on specialized topics in cooperation with leading international educational organizations;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creation<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of educational, methodological, scientific and practical literature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Support for education in the field of creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">can also be provided<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in other forms provided for by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 21. State support for the popularization of national and universal values \u200b\u200bin the creation of creative products<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The state supports the creation of a creative product aimed at popularizing national and universal values, preserving and enriching the spiritual and cultural potential of the people of Uzbekistan, protecting cultural heritage, and developing feelings of patriotism and love for the Motherland among young people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chapter 5. Creative Economy Infrastructure<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 22. Composition of the creative economy infrastructure<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The infrastructure of the creative economy includes a complex of economic, social, cultural and digital resources aimed at supporting and developing the sphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The infrastructure of the creative economy can be in the form of creative industry parks, creative industry clusters, art residences, creative industry centers, innovative equipment and technologies, digital programs and platforms, and other forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 23. Creative industry clusters<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A creative industry cluster is an organizational and legal entity representing a set of creative activity entities participating in the creation of creative products in the relevant territory, formed for the purpose of effective interaction, joint use of capacities, and exchange of knowledge and competencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Creative industry clusters <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">can be created<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> with the participation of public or private investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The main areas of activity of creative industry clusters are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">combining<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the potential of creative industry entities to create goods (works, services) that are in demand on domestic and foreign markets;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">organization<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of educational, consulting and information services for creative industry entities;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">joint<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> promotion of the results of creative activities on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Creative industry clusters may also operate in other areas not prohibited by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 24. Creative Economy Support Funds<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Creative economy support funds <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">are created<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> to finance expenses related to the creation, production, storage, distribution and promotion of projects in the creative industry on domestic and foreign markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The main areas of use of funds for supporting the creative economy are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">implementation<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of activities in the field of creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">financing<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> and commercialization of projects in the creative industries;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">financial<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> incentives for creative industry entities, improving the qualifications of personnel and strengthening their material and technical base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Creative economy support funds may allocate funds on a repayable or gratuitous basis, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">and also<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> act as guarantors for the obligations of creative industry entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The creation, reorganization and liquidation of funds to support the creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">are carried out<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in accordance with the law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chapter 6. Creative Industry Park<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 25. Procedure for the creation, organization of activities, monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the creative industry park<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">procedure for the creation and organization of the activities of the creative industry park is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The creative industry park is managed by a directorate<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Republican Council monitors and evaluates the activities of the creative industry park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Directorate of the Creative Industry Park provides the Republican Council with information on its activities and results at least twice a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 26. Objectives of the Creative Industry Park<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The objectives of the creative industry park are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creation<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of favorable conditions for the development of creative industries;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">attracting<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> investment into the creative economy;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ensuring<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the availability of necessary resources and infrastructure for residents of the creative industries park;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">development<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of an ecosystem to increase the turnover and export of creative industry products, including the creation of electronic platforms and online markets, as well as their integration into international platforms;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">creation<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of jobs in the creative industries;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">conducting<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> an analysis of the labor market in the creative industry, and assisting in the training of personnel in this area, improving their qualifications, including the harmonization of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">stimulating<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> innovation and creativity in the creative industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 27. Rights and obligations of residents of the creative industry park<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Residents of the Creative Industries Park have the right to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">use<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the infrastructure of the creative industries park, including shared workspaces and equipment;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">receive<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> consulting services on business development and intellectual property protection;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">participate<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in programs for taking measures (acceleration) to improve and strengthen education and new ideas, organized by the creative industry park management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Residents of the Creative Industries Park are required to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">comply<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">to<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> use the resources of the creative industry park rationally;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">organize<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> master classes in relevant areas of the creative industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Residents of the creative industries park may have other rights and bear other obligations in accordance with the law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 28. Residents of the Creative Industry Park<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Residents of the creative industry park may be creative industry entities whose business plan in the creative industry <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">has been approved by the creative industry park management<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, and whose income from activities in the creative industry is at least eighty percent of the total annual income received.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Legal entities with a state share in the authorized capital (authorized fund) cannot be residents of the creative industry park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Residents of the creative industry park may also be subject to other requirements stipulated by legislative acts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 29. Interaction of the creative industry park with other entities<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Creative Industry Park can cooperate with educational and scientific organizations, business incubators and accelerators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Directorate of the Creative Industry Park may enter into agreements with domestic and international partners to exchange experience, attract investment and for other purposes in accordance with the procedure established by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chapter 7. Final Provisions<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 30. Formation and use of creative economy indicators<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Statistical authorities keep records of indicators reflecting the state of the creative economy, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">the<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> share of the creative economy in the gross domestic product, including the volumes of production, sales and foreign trade turnover of creative products;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">number<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of creative industry entities;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">employment<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> in the creative industries;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">volume<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of investments in creative startups and projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The effectiveness of state policy in the field of creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">is assessed<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> using a system of creative economy indicators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 31. International cooperation<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">International cooperation in the field of creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">is carried out<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> through the establishment and development of cooperation with foreign countries and international organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 32. Dispute resolution<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Disputes arising in the field of creative economy are resolved in accordance with the procedure established by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 33. Responsibility for violation of legislation on creative economy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Persons guilty of violating the legislation on the creative economy <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">are held<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> accountable in accordance with the established procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 34. Ensuring the implementation, communication, and explanation of the essence and meaning of this Law<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan and other interested organizations shall ensure the implementation, dissemination to the executors and explanation to the population of the essence and significance of this Law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 35. Bringing legislation into line with this Law<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">bring<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> government decisions into compliance with this Law;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ensure<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> the revision and repeal by the republican executive authorities of their regulatory legal acts that contradict this Law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 14.2pt; text-indent: 21.25pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Article 36. 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