The phrase "article stipulates" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a particular article in a document or contract that sets out certain stipulations. For example, "The article stipulates that all employees must take their vacation time within the calendar year."
The article stipulates that measures must be strictly proportionate and not discriminate against people based on ethnicity, religion or social group.
The article stipulates that "the storing of information, or the gaining of access to information already stored, in the terminal equipment of a subscriber or user is only allowed on condition that the subscriber or user concerned has given his or her consent, having been provided with clear and comprehensive information".
The article stipulates that "Children are entitled to dignity, care, education and health from their parents and from the State" and that the "State guarantees the legal, social, material and moral protection of all children, without discrimination, in accordance with the principle of the best interest of the child".
Although one article of Iran's constitution demanded that courts make decisions only in accordance with the laws of the state, another article stipulated that, if the state provided no relevant law, the judge should refer to "Islamic sources and credible fatwas".
Article 4 stipulates freedom from slavery and forced labour, rights provided by the act which have been used to break up slavery rings and combat human trafficking.
Article 31.2 stipulates that receiving states "shall not apply to the movements of such refugees restrictions other than those which are necessary and such restrictions shall only be applied until their status in the country is regularised or they obtain admission into another country".
Iran Constitution's article 146 stipulates "The establishment of any kind of foreign military base in Iran, even for peaceful purposes, is forbidden".
[ 24] This position can be challenged since Article 4(1) stipulates that even "militias" enjoy this status, a status that al-Qaeda fighters might arguably qualify for.
The EC Treaty (article 49) stipulates that restrictions on the freedom to provide services (insurance) across borders within the EU shall be prohibited.
Article 42 stipulates that medical professionals have a duty to disclose the diagnosis of HIV to the patient himself or herself, or the guardian if the patient is incompetent or with diminished competence.
Initially the article had stipulated that detainees should be treated "with respect" and not "humiliated".
