Article 33:
The newspapers are not allowed to deal, in any way, with smatters that
are not within the scope of the decision on granting them license of
issuing.
Article 34:
It is forbidden to publish press advertising or any other printed
advertisements comprising forbidden items pursuant to the provisions of
this chapter. It is further forbidden to publish advertisements that mislead
the public or publishing advertisements related to medicines or
pharmaceutical products without the special authorization of the Ministry
of Health. Regarding the classified arts advertisements they shall be
authorized by the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture.
Article 35:
Without prejudice to any more severe penalty stipulated by any other law,
shall be punished by imprisonment for maximum three years or by a fine
of maximum two thousand Omani Riyals or by both penalties any
whoever breaches the provisions of Article (25) of the present law.
Article 36:
Any contravention to the provisions of Articles (26) to (34) shall be
punished by imprisonment of maximum two years, or by a fine of
maximum two thousand Omani Riyals or by both penalties.
CHAPTER FIVE
Provisions related to newspapers
Article 37:
The newspapers in Sultanate of Oman shall be issued through press
establishments duly authorized by the competent authority at the Ministry
of Information according to the procedures determined by executive
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