Telecommunications Ordinance Part 3A 3A-8 Section 13C Cap. 106 for a licence to establish and maintain a broadcasting service. (Amended 3 of 2010 s. 2) (2) An application made under subsection (1) may be entertained only if the Authority is satisfied that—  (Amended 17 of 2011 s. 28) (a) the frequency in the radio spectrum that the applicant proposes to use is available as at the date of the application; and (b) that frequency is suitable for use in providing the proposed broadcasting service. (Added 3 of 2010 s. 2) (3) If the Authority is not satisfied as to any of the matters specified in subsection (2)(a) and (b), it must inform the applicant in writing of this fact. (Added 3 of 2010 s. 2) (Amended 17 of 2011 s. 28) Editorial Note: This section was amended by section 2 of the Telecommunications (Amendment) Ordinance 2010 (3 of 2010) (Commencement date: 29 January 2010). Please see the transitional provision contained in section 5 of that Amendment Ordinance. 13C. Grant of licence (1) If, in relation to an application made under section 13B, the Authority is satisfied as to the matters specified in section 13B(2), it must consider the application and make recommendations thereon to the Governor in Council. (Amended 3 of 2010 s. 3; 17 of 2011 s. 28) (2) Having considered the recommendations made under subsection (1) in respect of an application for a licence to establish and maintain a broadcasting service, the Governor in Council may grant a licence to the applicant and such licence shall, without prejudice to this Ordinance or the Broadcasting (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 391), be subject to the payment of such fee, royalty or other charge Last updated date 20.4.2018