Myanmar: Broadcasting Law (i) normal transmission cannot be started after passing the test transmission period as provided for in section 32; (ii) suspension of the broadcasting service or going off-air for more than three months without notifying and seeking prior approval of the council; (iii) transferring the license to another institution or a person without prior approval of the Council; (iv) serious violations of the broadcasting law, Council’s rules and regulations, programme standards or the code of conduct, including those related to allocated spectrum and the areas to be covered, and basic mechanical requirement for the broadcasting technology and broadcasting equipment. 90. Proceeds of cash penalties shall be returned by the Council to the Union Budget through distinct bank account of the Ministry. Chapter (XI) Appealing 91. The broadcast institutions or individuals who is not satisfied with the decsions of the Council set as of sections 36, 40, 42, 88 and 89 can appeal to the President within 30 days. Chapter XII Prohibitions 92. No one is allowed to operate a broadcasting service without license issued by the Authority. 93. No one is allowed to continue its broadcasting service after termination of its license until such license is renewed by the Authority. 94. Violation of sections 50 and 51 and deliberate use of wrong information in license application are prohibited. 95. No one is allowed to continue its broadcasting service upon revocation and suspension of its license. Chapter XIII Offences and Penalties 96. Any one who violates the prohibition as provided in section 92 shall be charged from minimum thirty million kyats [approx. 25,000 USD] to maximum fifty million kyats and confiscated properties. 97. Any one who violates the prohibition as provided in section 93 shall be charged from minimum five million kyats to maximum ten million kyats. 98. Any one who violates the prohibition as provided in section 94 shall be charged from minimum ten million kyats to maximum thirty million kyats and confiscated properties. 99. Any one who violates the prohibition as provided in sections 95 shall be charged from minimum thirty million kyats to maximum fifty million kyats and confiscated properties. Chapter XIV Transitory Provisions 100. The existing Broadcasting institutions before the enactment of this law shall apply for license within one year from the effect of this law. ARTICLE 19 – Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3GA – www.article19.org – +44 20 7324 2500 Page 29 of 30