Section 55Part 5 — Local programming
Licensee's duties in respect of local broadcasts
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It shall be the duty of a licensee to ensure that local programming broadcast by the licensee —
protects persons under the age of eighteen;
includes nothing which —
offends against good taste or decency;
is likely to encourage or incite to commit a crime or lead to disorder;
is likely to be offensive to public feelings; and
is an offensive representation of, or reference to, a person (living or deceased); and
presents with due accuracy and impartiality any news broadcast.
Referenced By
- Section 56 — Standards for local broadcasts
Standards to secure the standards specified in section 55
- Section 57 — Supervision of local broadcasting
Duties of licensees referenced in guidelines