Subject to the exceptions set forth under article (31) of this law, no ownership or use a radio
station on the State's territory or aboard a ship or aircraft registered in the State shall not be
allowed unless a license (for this purpose) is obtained in accordance with this law. Likewise, it is
not allowed to bring a radio station to the State unless CITRA so permits.
Article (31)
A-The armed forces and the security agencies shall be excepted from the provisions of Article
(30) of this law.
B-The Board may exclude the following entities from provisions of article (30) of this law:
1-Foreign ships and aircrafts, land transportation and transit services that pass
through the territorial waters, airspace or lands of Kuwait or dock in its ports or
land in its airports.
2- Embassies provided reciprocity is observed and obtaining a renewable permit.
Article (32)
A-The licensee shall comply with the use of radio frequencies in accordance with the conditions
and criteria granted in the license, including:
1-Radio spectrum frequencies assigned to him
2-Type and specifications of the aerial and the radio stations
3-Boundaries of the licensed geographical area related to the mobile station
4-The site where the aerial is installed
5-Capacity of the radio station operator
6-Any other technical conditions that enhance the efficient use of frequency
Chapter Five
Renewal, Amendment and cancellation of Licenses
Article (33)
The license term for the public telecommunication network or the license to use frequencies shall
be for a fixed term and shall be renewable in accordance with the CITRA’s instructions.
Article (34)
A-Subject to the provisions of paragraph (B) of this article, the Board may decide to amend
one or more of the licensing conditions. Amendment shall be subject to the following
procedures: The Board shall advise the licensee in writing of the amendment, reasons, and
the period of execution. The licensee may submit its objection to that amendment within the
timeframe to be fixed by the Board.
1. The Board may call the complainant for discussion to hear reasons of the objection. By
the end, the board may decide to accept the amendment, postpone its execution, or
accept the objection. The board decision may be appealed before the competent court.
Article (35)
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