Article 29 The Supreme Committee for Radio-Frequency Spectrum Planning
A committee named “The Supreme Committee for Radio-Frequency Spectrum Planning”
(“SCRFP”) shall be established, by resolution of the Council of Ministers. It shall have for function
to prepare, revise and amend the National Frequency Plan, to allocate the spectrum's segments
between civilian and military services. This Committee shall include as members representatives
from competent authorities, particularly the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of
Telecommunications and Technology, the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Interior, in
addition to the Authority. The resolution establishing the Committee shall appoint its Chairman.
Article 30 License Required for Frequencies
(a)
Subject to paragraph (B) of this Article, No Person shall operate a Telecommunications
Network which uses Radio Frequency Spectrum, or operate or use any Radio
Equipment associated with a Telecommunication Network, or any Radio Frequency
Equipment, without obtaining a License therefore from the Authority.
(b)
The armed forces and the Security Agencies may use the Radio Frequency Bands
assigned to them without obtaining a License from the Authority, provided that no
interference is caused thereby to other radio frequencies.
(c)
Radio and television broadcasting Service Providers, whether terrestrial or satellite,
must obtain Licenses to use the frequencies assigned to them by the Authority, in
addition to the requirements of any other law, which requires licenses to provide such
services.
(d)
No vessel that arrives at the Syrian ports or coasts or aircraft that lands in the Syrian
airports shall use its own Radio Equipment for any purpose other than the purposes of
sea or air navigation, rescue and emergency operations without obtaining a license for
use of the required Radio Frequencies.
(e)
No foreign vehicle shall use the Radio Equipment located in Syria except after
obtaining a License therefore.
(f)
The Authority may exclude certain types of Radio Equipment from the need to be
licensed for frequency usage, in coordination with the Ministry of Defense and the
Relevant Security Agencies, provided that it shall announce such types and their
specifications.
(g)
The license granted according to the provisions of this Law is considered a personal
license, and is nontransferable to a third party without prior written approval by the
Authority.
Article 31 Entry, Ownership and Usage Frequency Stations and Equipment
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