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Uganda Communications Act
2013
25. Management of radio spectrum.
(1) Notwithstanding any other law, the Commission is
exclusively responsible for—
(a) planning, monitoring, managing and allocating the use of
the radio spectrum;
(b) establishing technical requirements and standards in
respect of—
(i) radio communications apparatus;
(ii) interference-causing apparatus or any class of that
apparatus;
(c) negotiating with the International Telecommunications
Union or its affiliated bodies on matters relating to radio
spectrum.
(2) For the purposes of section 5(1)(c), the Commission may,
through spectrum refarming, withdraw spectrum where the
Commission is satisfied that the spectrum is not utilized optimally or
efficiently.
Installation of television and radio stations.
26. Installation of television and radio stations.
(1) A person shall not install or operate a television station, radio
station or any related broadcasting apparatus without a licence issued
by the Commission.
(2) The Commission shall, before issuing a licence under this
section, take into account—
(a) proof of existence of adequate technical facilities;
(b) the location of the station and geographical area to which
broadcast is to be made;
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