# Media Act 2024, Section 43: Character of local services

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The Broadcasting Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).
(2) In section 106 (requirements as to character and coverage of national and local services)—
(a) in subsection (1), omit “or local”;
(b) in subsection (1A), omit paragraphs (b) to (e);
(c) omit subsection (1B);
(d) omit subsection (7).
(3) Omit section 106ZA (consultation about change of character of local services).
(4) In the Communications Act 2003, omit sections 355 and 356 (variation of local licence following change of control).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/15/section/43 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/media-act-2024/section-43
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