Info-communications Media Development Authority Act 2016 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 7 · Competition and Consumer Protection
67. Dispute resolution
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A code of practice may provide for the resolution of any dispute between private persons (whether regulated persons or otherwise) in respect of any provision of the code of practice.
code of practice
“code of practice” means a code of practice or standard of performance issued under section 61;
The Authority may determine the dispute if —
the code of practice provides for the Authority’s determination of the dispute; and
a party to the dispute applies to the Authority for its determination.
The Authority must deal with and determine the dispute in accordance with the procedures and powers specified in the code of practice.
To avoid doubt, this section does not apply to disputes between subscribers and designated media licensees, arising from or relating to the provision of media services by the designated media licensees to the subscribers.
media
“media” means —(a)a film as defined in section 2(1) of the Films Act 1981;(b)a newspaper;(c)a broadcasting service;(d)a publication as defined in section 2 of the Undesirable Publications Act 1967; or(e)any other medium of communication of information, entertainment or other matter to the public (or a section of the public) that the Minister may, by order in the Gazette, specify,and “media industry” and “media service” have corresponding meanings;