Chương I Thông tư 36/2016/TT-BTTTT: Quy định chung

Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of regulation

This Circular details the licensing of audio press and visual press activities under Articles 18, 19, 20 and 29 of the Press Law, and the reporting regime applicable to agencies and organizations licensed to carry out audio press and visual press activities.

Article 2. Subjects of application

This Circular applies to press managing agencies under Clause 1, Article 14 of the Press Law (below referred to as managing agencies); agencies and organizations licensed to carry out audio press and visual press activities; and radio, television and radio-television stations (below referred to as radio or television organizations).

Article 3. Interpretation of terms

In this Circular, the terms below are construed as follows:

1. Radio activity permit means a press activity permit granted to a radio organization. This permit prescribes the first radio channel of the licensed organization.

2. Television activity permit means a press activity permit granted to a television organization. This permit prescribes the first television channel of the licensed organization.

Article 4. Licensing competence, effect of permits

1. Licensing competence

The Minister of Information and Communications has the competence to grant radio activity permits and television activity permits.

2. Validity of permits

A radio activity permit or television activity permit becomes valid from the date of its signing as prescribed in Article 18 of the Press Law.