In accordance with the current legislation, a natural monopoly is a state of the commodity market in which it is impossible or economically impractical to create competitive conditions to meet the demand for certain types of goods (works, services) due to technological features.
A natural monopoly entity is an economic entity (legal entity) engaged in the production (sale) of goods under a natural monopoly.
Relations in the sphere of natural monopolies are regulated by the law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On natural monopolies.
The procedure for forming and maintaining the state register of natural monopoly entities is based on the requirements of The regulation registered by the Ministry of justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 214 of October 11, 2010.