Section 32 — Broadcasting Act 1994

(1)

This Part applies to every broadcasting company unless exempted by the Minister under section 60(b).

(2)

In this Part —

Definition

“broadcasting company” means a company incorporated or registered under the Companies Act 1967 which holds a relevant licence, or a broadcasting holding company;

Definition

“broadcasting holding company” means a holding company of a company incorporated or registered under the Companies Act 1967 which holds a relevant licence;

Definition

“holding company” has the meaning given by section 5 of the Companies Act 1967;

Definition

“relevant licence” means —

(a)

any free-to-air licence; or

(b)

any broadcasting licence under which a subscription broadcasting service may be provided,which permits broadcast which is capable of being received in 50,000 dwelling-houses or more, but does not include any class licence; or

(c)

any other broadcasting licence that the Minister may specify in the public interest or in the interests of public security or order, or national defence.