Article 48 : Relationship between the Media High Council and the Broadcasting Network
Agency
The Media High Council informs the Agency in charge of the broadcasting network about the
person authorized to establish an audiovisual press organ to allow him or her to acquire a
broadcasting line in respect of the requirements.
A community audiovisual media organ is granted one line.
Section 3: Publication and advertising in audiovisual media
Article 49:Publication and advertising
Advertising and publication in audiovisual media are governed by provisions of Article 31, 32,
33, 34 and 35 of this Law.
Article 50 : Taking photos
Camera journalists are granted the authorization by the Media High Council.
Article 51 : Advertising for audiovisual media organs of Non government, religious and
political organisations
Audiovisual media organs of non governmental organizations, religious and political
organisations recognized by the law are not allowed to advertise. However, such media organs
are allowed to advertise in accordance with provisions of the Media High Council.
Section 4: Special duties of audiovisual media organs
Article 52 : Shares in an audiovisual media organs
No person shall be allowed to be the main shareholder in more than one audiovisual media
company.
Article 53: Request for renewing the agreement to operate an audiovisual media organ
Request for renewing the agreement to operate audiovisual media organs is done at the Media
High Council at least six (6) months before the expiration of the current authorization.
Article 54: Broadcasting another media organ’s programs
An audio-visual media organ can broadcast on its line a program of another audiovisual media
organ in accordance with provisions of the Media High Council.
Article 55: Respect of the rights of intellectual property
Every audiovisual media organ shall observe the rights of intellectual property. The
enforcement of this Article is governed by the Law governing intellectual property.
CHAPTER IV: ICT OR INTERNET PRESS