Chapter V. Economy
Article 56
The Kingdom of Cambodia adopts a market economy system.
The organization and functioning of this economic system shall be determined by law.
Article 57
No taxes may be collected without authorization by law. The national budget shall be determined by law.
The control of the monetary and financial system shall be determined by law.
Article 58
State property comprises land, underground mineral resources, mountains, sea, undersea, continental shelf, coastline, airspace, islands, rivers, canals, streams, lakes, forests, natural resources, economic and cultural centers, bases for national defense and other buildings determined as State property.
The control, use and management of State properties shall be determined by law.
Article 59
The State shall protect the environment and the balance of natural resources and establish a precise plan for the management of land, water, airspace, wind, geology, ecological systems, mines, oil and gas, rocks and sand, gems, forests and forestry products, wildlife, fish and aquatic resources.
Article 60
Citizens shall have the rights to freely sell their products. The obligation to sell products to the State or the temporary use of private property or products by the State shall be prohibited unless authorized by law under special circumstances.
Article 61
The State shall promote economic development in all sectors and particularly in remote areas, especially in agriculture, handicrafts and industry, with attention to policies on water, electricity, roads and means of transportation, modem technology and credit systems.
Article 62
The State shall pay attention to and help improve the means of production, protect the price of products for farmers and crafters and find marketplaces for them to sell their products.
Article 63
The State shall pay attention to marketing in order to improve citizens’ living standard to a decent level.
Article 64
The State shall ban the importation, manufacture and sale of illicit drugs, counterfeit or expired goods and severely punish those who import, manufacture or sell illicit drugs, counterfeit or expired goods, which affect the health and life of consumers.
