Part 3Television and Radio Services

Chapter 3Regulatory Structure for Independent Radio Services

Multiplexes broadcasting sound programmes

261Renewal of radio multiplex licences

In section 58(2) of the 1996 Act (renewal for twelve years of radio multiplex licences granted within six years of commencement)—

(a)

for “which is granted within six years” there shall be substituted “ granted within ten years ”; and

(b)

for the words from “for a period” onwards there shall be substituted—

“(a)

in the case of a licence granted within six years of that commencement, for a period of twelve years beginning with the date on which it would otherwise expire; and

(b)

in any other case, for a period of eight years beginning with that date.”