the needs of the re-use of such information. (4) Upon request by the applicant and where possible, the information requested shall be made available through electronic means at an electronic mail address named or in other appropriate manners for provision of the information in electronic form. Public Sector Information which Is Not Provided for Re-use Article 41b. (New, SG No. 49/2007) The following public sector information shall not be provided for re-use: 1. whereof the content is related to activities falling outside the scope of the powers and functions of public sector bodies; 2. whereto a third party holds an intellectual property right; 3. which has been collected or created by public-service radio and television broadcasters or regional centres thereof; 4. which has been collected or created by schools, higher schools, scientific and research organizations, the State Archival Collections, libraries, museums, orchestras, operas, ballets, theatres and other scientific and cultural establishments. Provision of Public Sector Information to Public Sector Bodies Article 41c. (New, SG No. 49/2007) (1) Public sector information shall be provided for re-use to public sector bodies under the terms and according to the procedure established by this Act. (2) If public sector information is requested for re-use by a body referred to in Paragraph (1) in connection with the implementation of any activities which are beyond the powers or functions of the said body, the same conditions and payment shall apply. Means of Facilitating Search for Information Article 41d. (New, SG No. 49/2007) Public sector bodies shall ensure conditions facilitating the search for public sector information by means of various mechanisms for online access or in another appropriate manner. Prohibition of Exclusive Arrangements for Re-use Article 41e. (New, SG No. 49/2007) (1) It shall be prohibited to conclude contracts granting exclusive rights for the provision of public sector information. (2) Conclusion of a contract referred to in Paragraph (1) shall be permissible solely in the cases where the provision of a service in the public interest cannot be ensured in another manner. The validity of the reason for conclusion of such a contract shall be reviewed once every three years by the public sector body which is a party to the said contract. Section II Procedure for Provision of Public Sector Information for Re-use Request for Re-use of Public Sector Information Article 41f. (New, SG No. 49/2007) (1) Public sector information shall be provided for re-use after submission of a written request. (2) Where the request has been submitted through electronic means, public sector bodies shall be obligated to reply through electronic means as well. In such case, conformation of the receipt of the reply shall not be required. Charging