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Section 1.
    1. (1)

      This Order covers the use by television broadcasters of exclusive rights to events of major importance for society. The term ‘television broadcaster’ refers to undertakings providing programme services pursuant to Sections 1 and 2 of the Radio and Television Broadcasting Act.

    2. (2)

      Exclusive rights to such events may not be utilised in a way that prevents a substantial proportion of the public from following the events by live or deferred coverage on free television.