Section 1179DM Television programmes: certification and revocationF1

United Kingdom

(1)

If—

(a)

an application is made in accordance with section 1179DL, and

(b)

the Secretary of State is satisfied that the television programme concerned meets any conditions that apply by virtue of section 1179DK,

the Secretary of State must certify the programme accordingly.

(2)

An interim certificate—

(a)

may be given subject to conditions, and (unless the Secretary of State directs otherwise) is of no effect if the conditions are not met, and

(b)

may be expressed to expire after a specified period, and (unless the Secretary of State directs otherwise) ceases to have effect at the end of that period.

(3)

If it appears to the Secretary of State that a film or television programme certified under this section ought not to have been certified, the Secretary of State may revoke the certificate.

(4)

Unless the Secretary of State directs otherwise, a certificate that is revoked is treated as never having had effect.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 14A inserted (22.2.2024) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 2 para. 1 (with Sch. 2 paras. 16(1), 17-25)