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39.
The Duty to Respect the Right to Reply
1) The broadcaster is duty bound to respect the right of
a person to give reply concerning an issue when he
alleges that a transmitted programme has
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properly.
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2) The broadcaster has an obligation to clearly trans001l)1I)~'i n.,.oo/t/tf,
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mit the reply statement in a proportional and similar
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40. Transmission of political Programmes and Statements
I) Every broadcaster shall allocate free air 'time, for
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political parties and candidates registeied in accordf ;r Ai:11 ;rCi: 9''f'i
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ance with the relevant law, to publicize their
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objectives and programmes to the people or transTC:°lt..'fO~:fID'''} Aih1'of. "")Jl.r,-",."m-cf: mf,"
mit statements during election period. The im~., f"fC 1.'&' oooo1.iI
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issued by the Agency.
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2) Without prejudice to Sub-Article (1) of this Article,
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any political party or candidate can transmit
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political advertisement.
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3) The charges for political advertisement shall not
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exceed that of commercial advertisement.
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4) The party or private candidate provided with air
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time shall be responsible for the legality of the
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programme or statement transmitted.
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Miscellaneuous Provisions
41. Powerof Inspection
I) The Agency can assign inspectors who enable it to
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ensure that the provisions of this Proclamation and
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decisions rendered in accordance with this
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Ptoclamation have been respected.
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2) An inspector assigned in accordance with sub~. (IIlU ""}+A'" "}O.'" ""}+A'" (i) oolPl-}of.,.oo1.n
Article (I) of this provision is empowered to enter
and inspect a broadcasting service organization
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during working hours.
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3) The inspector is empowered to examine any
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broadcasting instruments, refer to relevant
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4) When the inspector enters into the inspection site.
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he shall show his work authorization and identity
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papers.
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Penalty
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I) Unless a higher penalty is provided for in the Penal
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Code:
(a) Whosoever is found guilty of violating
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Article 17 (1) of this Proclamation shall be
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punishable with imprisonment not less than
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three years but not exceeding five years and
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with fine not less than Birr 10,000 and not
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exceeding Birr 20,000.
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(b)
Any licensee who is found guilty of violating
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Article 37 or 39 of this Procl~mation shall be
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punishable with imprisonment not less than
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one year but not exceeding three years and
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with fine not less than Birr 5,000 and not
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