✨ Radio Broadcasting Regulations




MAR. 12.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 729

  1. Transmissions from a broadcasting station for the purpose of testing
    out, calibrating, or tuning transmitting-apparatus shall be carried out at
    such times and in such manner as will not interfere with the operations
    of other radio stations.

  2. Broadcasting stations shall be operated in such a manner as to
    avoid interference with other radio stations, and, in particular, with Government
    or ship stations.

  3. The licensee shall at all reasonable times furnish the Minister with
    such technical and other information in reference to the broadcasting
    stations as may be required, and in addition thereto shall furnish the names
    of the operators proposed to be employed in the operation of the broadcasting
    stations.

  4. The licensee may, with the written authority of the Minister, install
    and operate in any broadcasting station apparatus for the relaying of
    radio communications from or to any broadcasting station established and
    operated by the said licensee, to or from any other broadcasting station
    situated either within New Zealand or elsewhere: Provided that the
    secrecy of public correspondence remains inviolate, that the requirements
    of any International Convention or Agreement in reference to the matter
    shall be strictly observed, and that the licensee, before relaying is performed
    shall enter into such agreements as may be required by the
    Minister, and take steps to acquire whatever rights that may be involved.

  5. The licensee shall arrange that each broadcasting station shall be
    connected by telephone with the telephone-exchange system of the Post
    and Telegraph Department.

  6. A broadcasting station shall not be established in any location
    where, in the judgment of the Minister, undue interference with the operation
    of any Government or ship station is likely to be caused, or where the
    establishment would be inimical to the public interest. The location of a
    broadcasting station shall not be changed without the written approval of
    the Minister.

  7. A licensee shall indemnify the Minister and the Post and Telegraph
    Department against all actions, claims, and demands that may be brought
    or made by any person or corporation in respect of any injury arising from
    any act of the licensee or his agents permitted by the license.

  8. Broadcasting stations shall be open to inspection at all times by
    a Radio Inspector or other officer of the Post and Telegraph Department
    appointed by the Minister in that behalf, and every reasonable facility
    shall be given for ascertaining the condition of the station and whether
    these regulations are being complied with.

  9. If and whenever an emergency shall have arisen in which it is
    expedient in the public interest that His Majesty's Government shall have
    control over the transmission of radio communications by the apparatus
    at any broadcasting station, it shall be lawful for any officer of His Majesty's
    Navy or Army, or for any other person authorized in that behalf by the
    Admiralty or by the Minister, to take possession of or to dismantle, or to
    cause the apparatus or any part thereof to be taken possession of or to be
    dismantled in the name and on behalf of His Majesty, and to be used, where
    such use may be deemed necessary for His Majesty's Service, and subject
    thereto, for such ordinary services as the said officer or person may deem
    fit; and in that event any person authorized by the said officer or person
    may enter any broadcasting station in which any such apparatus is
    installed and take possession of or dismantle the said apparatus and use
    the same as aforesaid.

  10. Where difficulties inherent to the nature of radio communication
    may be overcome, or particularly in circumstances in which the broadcasting
    service of a broadcasting station may be rendered efficient by no
    means other than by a reasonable extension of the powers normally conferred
    under these regulations, the Minister may grant to the licensee, in
    writing, such privileges as in his opinion may be necessary.

  11. Declaration of Secrecy.

  12. (1). The licensee and every operator, agent, or servant of the
    licensee having access to the apparatus in a broadcasting station, shall
    execute a declaration of secrecy that he will not divulge to any unauthorized
    person any information whatsoever relating to public correspondence that
    may come to his knowledge; that he will by every means in his power
    preserve the secrecy of such information; and that he will adopt all
    reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized persons becoming acquainted
    therewith.
    (2.) The licensee, operator, agent, or servant aforesaid shall not commit
    to writing any public correspondence that may come to his knowledge.



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πŸš‚ Regulations for Radio Broadcasting Stations and the Sale of Radio Apparatus (continued from previous page)

πŸš‚ Transport & Communications
9 March 1925
Radio Broadcasting, Regulations, Broadcasting Stations, Radio Apparatus, Post and Telegraph Act