CHAPTER VII
THE ECONOMIC ORDER:
TASKS OF THE STATE IN THE ECONOMIC ORDER
Article 40
In order to promote the socioeconomic development towards a socially just
society, a development plan shall be determined by law, taking into
consideration the national and socioeconomic goals of the State.
Article 41
Natural riches and resources are property of the nation and shall be used to
promote economic, social and cultural development. The nation shall have the
inalienable right to take complete possession of the natural resources in order
to apply them to the needs of the economic, social and cultural development of
Suriname.
Article 42
The law shall guarantee that the mode of exercise of trade and industry is not contrary to the national goals, the public interest and notably the public policy, health, morality and state security.
The currency exchange shall be regulated by law.
Article 43
The structure of the financial system shall be regulated by law in such a
manner that by saving and by the correct allocation of the necessary financial
means, investments in the productive sector would be advanced.
Article 44
The right to industrial property shall be regulated by law.
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