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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15810056\charrsid11862890 Crown
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\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15810056\charrsid11862890 CORPORATION
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15810056\charrsid11862890 of the Corporation
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15810056\charrsid11862890 Corporation
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15810056\charrsid11862890 tenure of Directors
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15810056\charrsid11862890 Board
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\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 LICENSING
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\par 27. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Grant and renewal of Radio and Television licences
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\par 32. Temporary permits
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\par COMMUNIT}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12797972\charrsid11862890 Y TELEVISION AND RADIO SERVICES
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\par 34. Interpretation
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Limitation on expendi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12797972\charrsid11862890 ture of funds
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9385738\charrsid11862890 37. General
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\par 40.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  Programme Advisory Committee
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\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 MISCELLANEOUS
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\par 41. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Provision of information
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9385738\charrsid11862890 42. Power to require certain transmissions
\par 43. Particulars of programmes
\par 44. Offences
\par 45. Forfeiture
\par 46. Regulations
\par 47. Transitional
\par 48. Repeals
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 B}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 E IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in session assembled, and by the auth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 ority of the same, as follows:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 PART I
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 PRELIMINARY
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 1. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Short Title and commencement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) This Act may be cited as the Broadcasting Act 1989.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) This Act shall come into force on a day to be appointed by the Minister and notified by publication in the Gazette.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 Interp}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 retation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890  - (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 advertisement}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 means any programme which draws the attention of the public, or a segment thereof, to a product, service, person, organisation or line of conduct in a manner which appears to be calculated to promote or oppose, directly or indirectly, that
 product, service, person, organisation or line of conduct;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 board}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means the board of directors of the corporation appointed pursuant to section 11;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 broadcasting}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means the transmission of sound or visual images intended for direct reception by the general public;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 broadcast licence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means either a radio or a television broadcasting licence granted under section 27 of this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 community announcement}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means an announcement relating to a community event or activity, or to public health or education;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Corporation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means the Cook Islands Broadcasting Corporation established pursuant to Section 6 of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 election}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means a general election of a member or members of Parliament and includes a by}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 election;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 encoding}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 , or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 encoded form}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 means the transmission of matter in a form whereby the signal is intentionally modified before transmission so that an ordinary domestic television receiver capable of receiving the relevant transmission frequency cannot render the transmission into an i
ntelligible form without the use of a device specifi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12653859 cally designed for that purpose;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 licensee}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means the holder of a broadcasting license issued pursuant to this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Minister}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means the Prime Minister or such other Minister}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12653859 
 as the Prime Minister may from}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  time to time pursuant to the Constitution charge with the responsibility of administering this Act}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12653859 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 programme}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means any matter transmitted as part of a television service or radio service including an advertisement;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 radio}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 service}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12653859  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 a service which primarily consists of the transmission of sound for direct reception by the general public;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 reception installation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means an apparatus designed to receive transmissions, by means of electric or electro}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 magnetic energy, either with or without artif
icial guide, consisting of sounds (including speech and music) and visual images, but does not include any apparatus designed solely to receive transmissions intended for direct reception by the general public;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 satellite}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means an apparatus placed in geostationary orbit relative to the earth of the reception and re}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 transmission of electro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 magnetic energy, either with or without artificial guide, consisting of sounds (including speech and music) and visual images, but does not include any apparatus designe
d solely to receive transmissions intended for direct reception by the general public;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9044291\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 television service}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 means a service which primarily consists of the transmission of sound and visual images intended for direct reception by the general public;
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12090675\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 temporary permit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means a permit granted under section 32;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12090675\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 transmission installation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 means an apparatus designed to transmit sounds (including speech and music) or visual images, by means of electric or electromagnetic energy, either with or without art
ificial guide, but does not include any apparatus which transmits sounds or visual images only within a single property boundary and only by means of a continuous artificial guide.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12090675\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Act to bind the Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  This Act shall bind the Crown.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12090675\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Prohibition on provision of television or radio service}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 No person other than the Corporation shall operate a transmission installation for the purpose of providing:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12090675\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) A television service; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12090675\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) A radio service except as authorised b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 y a radio broadcast licence or a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  temporary permit.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12090675\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Prohibition on re}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 transmission of satellite signals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) The holder of a television licence shall not retransmit television signals transmitted by a satellite except as authorised by the licence.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) The Corporation shall not re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
transmit television signals transmitted by a satellite except as authorised in writing by the Minister.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 PART}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890  II
\par COOK ISLANDS BROADCASTING}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  CORPORATION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Cook islands Broadcasting Corporation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) There is hereby established the Cook Islands Broadcasting Corporation.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) The Corporation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) shall be a body corporate, with perpetual succession;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) shall have a common seal; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (c) may sue and be sued under its corporate name.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (3) The common seal of the Corporation shall be judicially noticed in all courts and for all purposes.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Functions and powers of the Corporation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 (1) The functions of the Corporation are to provide a national Radio and Television broadcasting service to the Cook Islands, which }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) services as far as practicable, all the people of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) contributes to the development of national unity;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(c) preserves and stimulates pride in the indigenous and traditional cultural heritage of the Cook Islands; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (d) broadcasts a variety of programmes which}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 inform, educate and entertain.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) The Corporation shall have power to do all things necessary or
 convenient to be done in connection with the performance of its functions, and without limiting the generality of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 oregoing, shall have the power }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) to enter into contracts;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) to acquire, hold and dispose of real or personal property;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (c) to occupy, use and control any land or building;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (d) to erect buildings and structures and carry out works;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (e) to appoint agents and attorneys, and to act as agents for other persons;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (f) to engage persons to perform services for the Corporation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (g) accept gifts, devises and bequests made to the Corporation, whether on trust or otherwise, and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 to act as trustee of moneys or other property}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 vested in the corporation on trust; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (h) with the prior approval of Cabinet to borrow money whether by overdraft, l
oan or otherwise and on terms and conditions approved by Cabinet; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13457262\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (i) do anything incidental to any of its powers.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13701321\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13701321\charrsid11862890 O}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
bjective of Corporation to be successful business}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890  I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 t shall be an objective of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 
Corporation to operate as a self}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 funding operation and, to this end, to be an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13701321\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 organisation that exhibits a sen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13701321\charrsid11862890 
se of social responsibility }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7882925 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13701321\charrsid11862890 y }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
having regard to the interests of the community in which }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1709187 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 t operates and by }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13701321\charrsid11862890 endeavouring to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  accommodate or encourage these when able to do so.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13701321\charrsid11862890 
\par 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Broadcasting fees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13701321\charrsid11862890  - (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
1) For the purpose of providing funds to enable it to exercise its powers and functions under this Act, the Corporation may charge fees, to be known as broadcasting fees, in accordance with regulations made under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13701321\charrsid11862890 
\par (2) Any broadcasting fee that is not paid in accordance with regulations made under this Act may be recovered from the person liable at the suit of the corporation in any Court of competent jurisdiction.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (3) The Corporation may from time to time enter into }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 greements or arrangements, on such terms and conditions as thinks fit with any person to collect or assist in collecting broadcasting fees.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (4) Where }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(a) a member of the general public is not entitled to receive a television transmission except upon payment of a fee;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) the sound or visual image is transmitted in an encoded form,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 those facts shall not, by themselves, be taken that the sound and visual images are not, in reception by the general public.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Government policy}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) In the exercise of its funct
ions and powers the Corporation shall have regard to the general policy of the Government in relation to broadcasting as communicated to the Corporation from time to time in writing by the Minister, and shall comply with any}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 directions given by the Minister to the Corporation in writing pursuant to any such policy.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) Nothing in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
section (1) shall authorise the Minister to give a direction in respect of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) a particular programme;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) the gathering or presentation of news or the preparation or pres
entation of current affairs programmes;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (c) contracts for the provision of programmes;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (d) the staffing of the Corporation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (3) Any direction given by the Minister under subsection (1) shall be included in the Annual Report provided to the Minister pursuant to Section 29.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Board of Directors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 (1) The Corporation shall be governed by a Chairman, a Deputy Chairman and not less than one but not more than 4 other directors.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) to ensure that the functions of the Corporation are performed effi
ciently with the maximum benefit to the people of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) to maintain the independence and integrity of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 the Corporation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(c) to ensure that the gathering and presentation by the Corporation of news and information is accurate and impartial according to the recognised standards of objective journalism; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(d) to ensure that the Corporation does not contravene or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this Act or any directions given to the Corporation under Section 10.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Appointment and tenure of Directors
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
The Chairman, Deputy Chairman and other directors, other than the General Manager, shall be appointed in writing by the Minister and shall hold office for a duration not exceeding 2 years as is specified in the instrument of
 appointment and shall be eligible for re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 appointment.
\par 
\par (2) The validity of anything done by, or in relation to, a person purporting to act under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
section (1) shall not be called into question on the ground that the occasion for the appointment had not 
arisen, that there was a defect or irregularity in or in connection with the appointment, that the appointment had ceased to have effect, or that the occasion for the person to act had not arisen or had ceased.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (3) Any director may at any time be removed from office by the Minister for misbehaviour, physical or mental incapacity, bankruptcy, or neglect of duty pro}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14377326 ved to the satisfaction of the M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 inister.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (4) A director may at any time resign his or her office by writing addressed to the Minister.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (5) If any director dies or resigns or is removed from office the Minister may appoint a person to fill that office for the remainder of the term for which the first}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 mentioned director was appointed.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (6) The powers of the Board shall not be affected by any vacancy in its membership.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 Meeting}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 s of the Board}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) The Chairman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 shall convene such meetings of the Board as he considers necessary for the efficient performance of the Board}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 s functions.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2101731\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(2) Any 2 members of the Board may at any time request the Chairman in writing to convene a special meeting of the Board, and upon receipt of such a request, the Chairman shall convene a meeting.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Procedure at meetings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) At a meeting of the Board}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1403178  -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
a quorum shall be constituted by a majority of the directors for the time being holding office;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) the Chairman shall preside if he is present;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
in the absence of the Chairman the Deputy Chairman shall preside;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
in the absence of both the Chairman and Deputy Chair}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 man the directors present shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 elect one of their number to preside;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
all questions shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the directors present; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (f) the director presiding shall have a deliberative vote and in the
 event of an equality of votes, a casting vote also.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5458915\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Disclosure of interests}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 (1) A director who has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a matter being considered or about to be considered by the Board shall, as soon as possible after the rele
vant facts have come to his knowledge, disclose the nature of his interest at a meeting of the Board.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) A disclosure under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
section (1) shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting of the Board and the director shall not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 present during a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 ny deliberation of the Board with respect to that matter; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 take part in any decision}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  of the Board with respect to that matter.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 General Manager}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) There shall be a General Manager of the Corporation who shall be the Chief Executive of the Corporation:

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) The General Manager shall be appointed by the Board and shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as are determined b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 y the Board}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Remuneration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 The Chairman, Deputy Chairman, and other directors shall be paid out of the funds of the corporation such remuneration and allowances as are prescribed by Order in Executive Council.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Delegation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890  (1) The Corporation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  may, either generally or as otherw
ise provided by the instrument of delegation, by writing under its common seal, delegate to a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
director, to the General Manager or to an officer or e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 mployee of the Corporation, all }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
or any of its powers under this Act other than this power of delegation.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) A power so delegated when exercised by the delegate shall for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  purposes of this Act deemed to have be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 en exercised by the Corporation.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 19}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Staff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 - }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (1) The Board may employ such officers and employees }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 as it }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 considers necessary for the performance of its functions, on such terms and conditions as it may determine, and may at any time remo}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 ve any such officer or employee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  from his office or employment.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 20.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Funds of the Corporation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  The funds of the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Corporation shall consist of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Such funds as may b
e appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Corporation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
Broadcasting fees or other monies payable to the Corporation pursuant to regulations made under this Act or pursuant to any other enactment;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (c) Money lawfully received by the Corporation for the purposes of the Corporation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (d) Accumulations of income derived from any such money.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Application of moneys}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  The funds of the Corporation shall be applied only }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) in payment or discharge of the expenses, charges obligations, or liabi
lities incurred or undertaken by the corporation in or in connection with the performance of its functions or the e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 xercise of its powers;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(b) in making any other payments that are required by law to be made out of the moneys of the corporation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 22.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Bank account}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 The Corporation shall open and maintain an account with a bank approved by the Minister and shall pay all moneys received by it into that account.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Estimates}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  The Corporation shall prepare estimates, in such form as
 the Minister directs, of its receipts and expenditure for each year ending on 31 March, and shall submit the estimates so prepared to the Minister not later than such date as the Minister directs.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Accounts and records}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  The Corporation shall cause to
 be kept proper accounts and records of the transactions and affairs of the Corporation and shall do all things necessary to ensure that all payments are correctly made and properly authorised and that adequate control is maintained over the assets of or 
in the custody of the Corporation and over the incurring of liabilities by the corporation.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Audit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  The accounts and records of financial transactions of the Corporation shall be audited annually
 by auditors appointed pursuant to Article 71 of the Constitution and a report of the audit shall be furnished to the corporation and the Minister.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Annual Report}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) The Corporation shall not later than the 30th September in each year, prepare and f
urnish to its operations during the year 31st day of March together with respect of that year in such form as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
the Minister a report on ended on the preceding financial statements in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 the Minister approves.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) The Minister shall within 14 days of receiving
 table in Parliament the Annual report received by him pursuant to subsection (1) if Parliament is then in Session, or if Parliament is not then in Session, within 14 days of the commencement of the next ensuing Session.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qc \fi144\li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 PART III
\par LICENSING
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Grant and renewal of and Radio Television licences}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Minister may grant to any person upon terms and conditions as the Minister may prescribe a radio broadcasting licence or a television broadcasting licence authorising
 a person to provide a radio broadcasting service or a television broadcasting service.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7805376\charrsid11862890 
\par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 The kind of service}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890  specified in the broadcasting licence may be -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 A priv}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 ate radio broadcasting service;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 A nati}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 onal radio broadcasting service;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 A national t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 elevision broadcasting service;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 (d) A community television service;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (e) Such other service as may be prescribed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par (3) Subject to this Act, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 a broadcasting licence }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 shall remain in force for such period }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 not exceeding one year }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 as shall be specified in the licence, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 commencing on the date }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 specified in the licence.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (4) Subject to this Act, the Minister may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 renew a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 broadcasting licence granted under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 (1) for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 further periods of up to 1 year each.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 Suspension or revocation }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
of licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 The Minister may refuse to renew a licence, or may suspend a licence for such period as the Minister may determine, or revoke any licence issued pursuant to this Act if, in his opinion, it is in the public interest to do so, on any of the
, following grounds }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(a) The licensee has failed to provide a service appropriate to the general public of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) The licensee has failed to comply with any condition of the licence,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 or with any provision of this Act relating to the operation of the transmission installation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
The licensee is no longer a suitable person to hold the licence or no longer has the financial, technical or management capability to provide a service appropriate to the general public of the Cook Islands.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(2) No refusal to renew, suspension or revocation shall be valid unless the Minister has first given written notice of the intended refusal to renew, suspension or revocation as the case may be, together w
ith particulars of the reasons therefor, and the licensee has been given a reasonable opportunity to be heard in relation to the matter.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Transfer of broadcasting licences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) A licensee shall not transfer the licence to another person or allow acqui
sition of shares in the licensee company by a person other than the licensee unless}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) that other person is eligible to hold the licence; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(b) the Minister has consented to the transfer of the license or acquisition of shares in the licensee company.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(2) Any change in the legal or beneficial ownership of any of the shares in the capital of the licensee or any issue of new capital whereby in either case there shall be a change in the effective management or control of the licensee shall be deemed fo
r the purposes of subsection (1) to be a transfer of a licence and shall in all respects be subject to the provisions of that subsection.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14645066\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Surrender of broadcasting licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) A licensee may, by notice in writing to the Minister surrender a licence.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid1662021 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid1662021 Licence conditions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid1662021  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid1662021 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid1662021 
 (1) The Minister may, at any time, impose a condition or conditions on a broadcasting licence, and may from time to time vary or revoke any such conditions.
\par 
\par (2) No variation or revocation of a condition shall be valid unless the
 Minister has first given written notice of the intended variation or revocation as the case may be, together with particulars of the reasons therefor, and the licensee has been given a reasonable opportunity to be heard in relation to the matter.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid1662021 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 32. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Temporary permits}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 (1) Subject to this Act, the Minister may grant to a person a temporary permit authorising that person to operate transmission or reception installations for the purpose of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662021  -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662021 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1662021 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662021 (a) test transmissions;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662021 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1662021 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662021 (b) transmissions relating to a special event; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662021 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1662021 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662021 (c) transmissions during an emergency.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662021\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) Subject to this Act, a temporary permit may remain in force for such period not exceeding 28 days as may be specified in the permit, commencing on the date specified in the permit.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (3) The Minister may, at any time, impose a condition or conditions on a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid11862890 temporary permit, and may vary o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 r revoke any such conditions.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (4) The Minister may, at any time, cancel a temporary permit by notice in wri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid11862890 ting given to the hold
er of the temporary perm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 it.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Specifications attachin}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662021 
g to a broadcasting licence or p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 ermit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) Before the commencement of the currency of a broadcasting licence or temporary permit, the Minister, acting on the advice of the Director}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 General of Posts a
nd Telecommunications, shall specify in every broadcasting licence or permit, the specifications of all the transmission and reception installations authorised to be used for the purposes of the broadcasting licence or permit.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) The specifications determined under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 section (1) may relate to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9135420\charrsid11862890 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
the design, site, installation, maintenance or operation (including operating power, constancy and frequency) of transmission and reception installations; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) such other matters of a technical nature as the Minister considers relevant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2844324\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2844324\charrsid11862890 PAR}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 T IV
\par COMMUNITY TELEVISION AND RADIO SERVICES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2844324\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  In this Part }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2844324\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
community television broadcast licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 means a television licence for the provision of a community television service;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2844324\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
community radio broadcast licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means a radio license for the provision of a community radio service;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2844324\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 licensee}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  means the holder of a community television licence or a community radio broadcast license as the case may be;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2844324\charrsid11862890 
\par 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2844324\charrsid11862890 Grant of community}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  television broadcast licences and community radio broadcast licences}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (1) Where in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 opinion of the Minister the Corporation is for any reason unable to adequately cover a particular area of the Cook Islands, the Minister may, subject to this Act, grant to a
 person a community television broadcast licence or a community radio broadcast licence authorising that person to provide a community tel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11080669 evision service or a community }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 radio service (as the case may require) in a particular area by means of a transmission installation of no greater operating power than is necessary to cover that particular area.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Limitation on expenditure of funds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 
 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
funds derived by a licensee from the operation of a community television service shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11080669  not be expended otherwise than}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 for or in connection with the provision, maintenance or improvement of that service.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 PART V
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 PROGRAMMES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 37.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 General}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) The Corporation or a licensee shall }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) Not broadcast any advertisement unless}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 authorised to do so under section 38;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) Not broadcast programmes in an encoded form unless author}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 ised to do so under section 39;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (c) Have regard to any television programme guidelines issued by the Programme Advisory Committee.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 (2) For the purpos}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 e of sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1), }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 advertisement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  does not include }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) a community announcement; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) a programme promotion,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 transmitted without charge.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 38. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Advertisements }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890  (1) The Minister}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 may, by notice in writing, authorise the Corporation or a broadcast licensee to transmit advertisements.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) An authorisation given under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
section (1) may authorise the transmission of advertisements at any time, or may specify periods of the day, days of the week, or days of the year when advertisements are not to be transmitted.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 Encoding of p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 rogrammes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 The Minister may, by notice in writing, authorise the Corporation or a broadcast licensee to transmit programmes in an encoded form.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 40.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Programme Advisory Committee}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890  (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
) There is established by this Act a Programme Advisory Committee consisting of not less than 3 members nor more than 5 members appointed by the Minister.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) The Programme Advisory Committee shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(a) advise the Corporation and licensees on all aspects of the services authorised by their licences, including the nature and diversi
ty of programmes, the suitability and the scheduling of programmes for the Cook Islands, and the hours of transmission of the services; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) in consul}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11080669 tation with the Corporation and}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  licensees, p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 repare and subsequently publish a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 set of programme guidelines.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par (3) Programme guidelines may in addition to other matters, include guidelines in respect of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) material offensive to community standards the people of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) the depiction of sexual activities, violence and the use of drugs;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (c) the amount of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
ime to be assigned for cultural,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  educational,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890  informational, religious, news}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 , documentary and current affairs programmes;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (d) the amount of time to be assigned to programmes produced in the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 (e) the classification of programmes as suitable for transmission at various times of the day.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (4) Where the Minister has authorised the transmission of advertisements, programme guidelines may also include reasonable guidelines in respect of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 (a) the content of advertisements;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 (b) the products which may or may not be advertised; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 (c) the amount of transmission time allocated to the transmission of advertisements.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5262973\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (5) The members of the Programme Advisory Committee shall be appointed,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890  hold office and be remunerated }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 in the same manner in all respects as if t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 hey were Directors}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  of the Corporation.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 PART VI
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 MISCELLANEOUS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 41. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Provision of information}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) The Corporation shall not later than the 30th September in each year, submit to the Minister, an a
nnual return in the form approved by the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Minister, providing such details of the Corporation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 s operations during the year ended on the preceding 31st March as the Minister }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 may consider necessary for the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 proper administration of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Minister may require the sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11080669 mission of an audited profit an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 d loss account and an audited balance sheet in respect of the Corporation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 s operations for the year ending on the previous 31st March (or such other date as the Minister may allow on application by the licensee);
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(3) The Minister may, by notice in writing, require any licensee to supply to him within a specified period (not being less than 21 days after the receipt of the notice) such information in the licensee}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 s possession or control relating to the progra}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 mmes being broadcast by the licens}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 ee, and the licensee shall comply with the requirement.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 42. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Power to}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890  req}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 uire certain transmissions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Upon}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 a direction issued in writing by the Minister, the Corporation or a licensee shall }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 cause to be transmitted any pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 gramme the Minister considers to be in the national interest.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1980919 (2) The Corporation or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 a licensee shall not be obliged to make the service available under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 section (1) free of cost, or for }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 more than one hour in any perio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 d of 24 hours.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (3) During a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 ny state of emergency declared }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 under section 12 of the Hurricane Safety Act 1973, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) the prov}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
isions of subsection (2) shall,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  not apply; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b)
 the Corporation or a licensee shall make the service available to authorised officers of the Government t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 o transmit such matters as the M}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 inister considers necessary.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (4) The power of the Minister under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
section (1) shall not include the p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 ower to require the Corporation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 or a licensee to transmit any progra}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 mme or other matter that is pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 ting or opposing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (a) a candidate in an election;
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) a particular point of v}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
iew in relation to an issue or m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 atter that is being submitted to the electorate.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 43.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 Particulars of programmes}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Notwithstanding anything in any other enactment, no person shall publish or cause to be published any written information or other written material relating}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890  to particulars of programmes, i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 ncluding times of broadcast,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890  intended to be broadcast by the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  Corporation, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 except with the consent of the Corporation and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  on such terms and conditions as the Corporation may }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 impose}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 44. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) Every person who contravenes any provision of this Act 
commits an offence and is liable upon conviction, to a fi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 ne not exceeding $5,000.00 and in the case}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 of a continuing offence, for a f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1980919 urther fine not exceeding $}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 200 }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 or every day or part of a day during which the offence continues.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) If any body corporate commits an offence against this section, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 every director and every other,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  person concerned within the management of the body corporate also commits}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 offence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 it}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 is proved}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 the offence occurred with his aut}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1980919 hority, permission, or consent.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2058671\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 45. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Forfeiture}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1980919  (1) W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
here a person is convicted of an offence under this Act, the Court may in addition to any other penalty order that any transmission or reception}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 installation used in connection with that offence be forfeited to the Crown.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) Any transmission or reception installation forfeited to the Crown under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 section (1) be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1980919 comes the property of the Crown,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
 which may retain the installation or dispose of it in such manner as it thinks fit.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 46. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  The Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 s Representative may by order in Executive Council make regulations providing for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
Advertising standards and conditions;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (b) Programme guidelines;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (c) The fees which may be charged for the grant or renewal of a television licence;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (d) The payment from time to time of public broadcasti}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 ng fees of amounts specified in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
the regulations by persons who own possess, hire or use television receiving equipment and any such requirements, and the amount of the fines that may be imposed in respect of such offences (which fines shall be an amount not exceeding $1,000);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(e) Such matters as are contemplated by or necessary for giving effect to the provisions of this Act and for its due administration.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par 47}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Transitional}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  (1) All real and personal property of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
 every description vested in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11862890\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
(a) the Broadcasting and Newspaper Corporation established by section 3 of the Broadcasting and Newspaper Corporation Act 1970}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 71;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16014917\charrsid11862890 (b) the company incorporated at Avarua, Rarotonga on the 23rd day of October 1989 and kn}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16014917 own as cook I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16014917\charrsid11862890 slands Broadcasting Limited,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
\par shall without further conveyance or assignment than this section vest in the Cook Islands Broadcasting Corporation established by this Act, subject to all charges encumbrances estates and interests affecting that property.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 (2) Notwit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1403178 hstanding any of the provisions }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
of the Companies Act 1955 of New Zealand as applied in the Cook Islands by the Companies Act 1970}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 
71, the company named in paragraph (b) of subsection (1) is hereby dissolved.
\par 
\par 48. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 Repeals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890  The Cook Islands Broadcasting and Newspaper Corporation Act 1970}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1205555\charrsid11862890 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1776354\charrsid11862890 71 is repealed.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1403178 ------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1403178 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6448898\charrsid11862890 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1980919 {\fs24\insrsid1776354\charrsid1980919 This Act is administered by}{\fs24\insrsid6448898\charrsid1980919  the Cook Islands Broadcasting C}{
\fs24\insrsid1776354\charrsid1980919 orporation.
\par }}