Article IX: Free market

1. The State shall not borrow.
2. The State shall not lend.
3. The State shall not retain, accumulate, or carry forward financial reserves or unspent revenue beyond a tax allocation period.
4. The State shall not interfere with the free market. The operation of the CBPS and tax‑collection mechanisms shall not be considered interference with the free market.
5. The State shall not impose import or export tariffs, quotas, duties, or any other measures that restrict or distort voluntary trade across borders. All goods and services, whether foreign or domestic, shall be subject only to the uniform consumption tax defined in Article XIX: Central Bank Payment System (CBPS).