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Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act, 1999

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Number 28 of 1999

BROADCASTING (MAJOR EVENTS TELEVISION COVERAGE) ACT, 1999

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Section

1.

Interpretation.

2.

Designation of major events.

3.

Consultation.

4.

Broadcasters' duties with respect to designated events.

5.

Broadcasters' duties with respect to Member States events.

6.

Civil remedies.

7.

Reasonable market rates.

8.

Short title.

Acts Referred to

European Communities Act, 1972

1972, No. 27

European Communities (Amendment) Act, 1993

1993, No. 25

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Number 28 of 1999

BROADCASTING (MAJOR EVENTS TELEVISION COVERAGE) ACT, 1999

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR TELEVISION COVERAGE OF EVENTS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE TO SOCIETY, TO GIVE EFFECT TO ARTICLE 3a OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVE NO. 89/552/EEC OF 3 OCTOBER, 1989, AS AMENDED BY COUNCIL DIRECTIVE NO. 97/36/EC OF 30 JUNE, 1997, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS. [13th November, 1999]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS: