ii. the Signal Distributor has no longer sufficient financial resources to
meet its obligations in view of the nature and extent of the
operation;
iii. if the licensee, despite being requested to do so, fails to rectify its
conduct or replenish its financial resources to a sufficient level
within a reasonable deadline of at least three months.
iv. if the licensee looses effective control of the license and/or the
license ownership undergoes a change without the approval of the
Regulatory Authority.
b) The Regulatory Authority may suspend or revoke any license where
after the grant of the license if it is found that the licensee:
i. is guilty of fraud or intentional misrepresentation when applying for
the license;
ii. Is engaged in or is supporting activities amounting to a treasonable
offence under the Penal Code of the Republic of Rwanda.
c) Any intention to change control contemplated hereunder shall be
notified immediately to the Regulatory authority for approval before
the change of control is effective. The licensing authority shall decide
on whether to cancel the license within twenty-one working days from
the date of the notification failing which the licensed operator shall
proceed with processing of the change of the control.
Article 16: Fees Related to Licenses
a) Fees to be levied by the Regulatory Authority for Signal Distribution
licenses are as follows:
i. For license applications, whether or not the application is successful:
USD 1,000
ii. The license fees to be paid once: USD 104,000.
The license fees are not refundable in case of suspension or revocation
of the license for failure to fulfil any license obligation.
iii. Annual fees payable by Public utilities of 1% of annual turnover for
the contribution to the functioning of the Regulatory Authority
iv. Annual contribution to the Universal Access Fund on the Turnover
generated during the previous year. The annual contribution to the
Universal Access Fund shall be determined by the Regulatory Board
and shall not exceed 2.5 % of the annual Turnover.
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