Part IV U.K. Sporting and other events of national interest

105 Interpretation of Part IV and supplementary provisions. U.K.

(1) In this Part (unless the context otherwise requires)—

• “Channel 4” has the same meaning as in Part I of the 1990 Act;

• “the Commission” means the Independent Television Commission;

• [F1 “designated event”, in relation to an EEA State other than the United Kingdom, has the meaning given by section 101A;]

  • “listed event” has the meaning given by section 97(1);

  • “live” [F2 in relation to the televising of a listed event,]shall be construed in accordance with the code drawn up under section 104;

  • “national Channel 3 service” and “regional Channel 3 service” have the same meaning as in Part I of the 1990 Act;

• [F3 “S4C” has the same meaning as in Part I of the 1990 Act;]

  • “television broadcasting service” has the same meaning as in Part I of the 1990 Act;

  • “television programme provider” has the meaning given by section 99(2);

  • “television programme service” has the same meaning as in Part I of the 1990 Act.

(2) Section 182 of the 1990 Act (certain events not to be shown on pay-per-view terms) shall cease to have effect.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 105(1) definition of “designated event” inserted (19.1.2000) by S.I. 2000/54, reg. 3, Sch. para. 9(a)

F2 S. 105(1) words in definition of

“live”

inserted (19.1.2000) by S.I. 2000/54, reg. 3 Sch. para. 9(b)

F3 S. 105(1) definition of “S4C” inserted (19.1.2000) by S.I. 2000/54, reg. 3, Sch. para. 9(c)