distributed by an undertaking whereto the Commission has granted an authorization for use of an
individually assigned scarce resource - radio spectrum, for implementation of electronic
communications over electronic communications networks for terrestrial or satellite broadcasting.
(3) The radio or television programme services shall be distributed by the undertaking referred to
in Paragraph (2) on the basis of a written contract between the undertaking and the radio or television
broadcaster.
Article 49b. (New, SG No. 105/2011, effective 29.12.2011) (1) In compliance with the
requirements of the procedure provided for in Chapter Five herein, the Commission shall initiate a
contest procedure for selection of an undertaking eligible to obtain an authorization for use of an
individually assigned scarce resource - radio spectrum, for implementation of electronic
communications over electronic communications networks for terrestrial or satellite broadcasting, which
distribute the programme services referred to in Article 49a herein.
(2) The expert committee for conduct of the contest shall include two representatives of the
Council for Electronic Media, designated by decision of the said Council.
(3) The undertaking, which has obtained an authorization under Paragraph (1), shall distribute
radio or television programme services according to the requirements of the Radio and Television Act.
Article 49c. (New, SG No. 105/2011, effective 29.12.2011) (1) The Commission may impose
conveyance obligations on undertakings providing electronic communications networks for distribution
of radio and television programme services in case the said networks are used by a significant number of
end-users, including end-users with disabilities, as their principal means to receive radio and television
programme services.
(2) The radio and television programme services referred to in Paragraph (1) shall be designated
by the Council for Electronic Media according to the procedure established by the Radio and Television
Act.
(3) The Commission shall impose the obligation referred to in Paragraph (1) on the basis of the
decision of the Council for Electronic Media on designation of the programme services referred to in
Paragraph (2) after conduct of consultations according to the procedure established by Article 37 herein.
(4) The undertakings referred to in Paragraph (1) shall determine prices for distribution of the
radio and television programme services referred to in Paragraph (2) respecting the principle of cost
orientation.
(5) The Commission shall review the obligations imposed under Paragraph (1) with a view to
maintaining, amending or withdrawing the said obligations at least once every five years.
Section VII
Financing
Article 50. (Amended, SG No. 15/2013, effective 1.01.2014) The Commission shall be a budget
authoriser by delegation.
Article 51. (1) The Commission shall administrate the following revenue on the budget thereof:
1. administrative fees;
2. forty per cent of the annual fees for use and for temporary use of an individually assigned scarce
resource - radio spectrum;
3. (amended, SG No. 17/2009) annual fees for use of an individually assigned scarce resource numbers;
4. licence fees and registration fees under the Postal Services Act and the Electronic Document
and Electronic Signature Act;
5. five per cent of the final tender price after conduct of a tender for use of an individually assigned
scarce resource;
6. five per cent of the annual fees for use of the geostationary orbital positions allocated to the