31 October 1999
Subscription 33 (5/1999)
Radio and television stations and units producing audio and visual current affairs
programs shall not be permitted to broadcast the content of media items which have
been prohibited or confiscated.
Electronic newspapers shall be published by way of the computer information
network in accordance with regulations of the Government.
Article 23
Copy deposit.
In accordance with regulations provided by the Government, the printed media shall
be required to lodge a copy of all materials prior to their publication and the audio
media and visual media shall be required to retain drafts, films, tapes and discs
recording sound or picture.
Article 24
Publication of the media.
A media organization may publish, or delegate the task of publishing, to
organizations or individuals being registered publishers. No person shall be
permitted to obstruct the publication of newspapers or magazines to readers, except
where there is an order in force which prohibits their circulation.
Organizations and individuals shall not be permitted to circulate any newspapers or
magazines in respect of which a licence to publish has not been issued or the
circulation of which has been prohibited.
Article 25
Advertisements.
The media shall be permitted to publish and broadcast advertisements and to collect
advertising fees. The contents of advertisements must be distinct from the contents
of propaganda and must not violate the provisions of article 10 of this Law.
Article 26
Media conferences.
Any organization or citizen wishing to hold a media conference shall be required to
give notice in advance to the State management body responsible for the media.
Where the content of the media conference is in breach of the provisions of article 10
of this Law, it shall be prohibited.
CHAPTER VI
Rewards and Dealing with Breaches
Article 27
Rewards.
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