7 Multiplex licences
Broadcasting Act 1996 (1996 c 55) | Legislation

7  Multiplex licences

(1)     Where [OFCOM] propose to grant a licence to provide a multiplex service (in this Part referred to as a “multiplex licence”) they shall publish, in such manner as they consider appropriate, a notice—

(a)     stating that they propose to grant such a licence,

(b)     specifying the frequency or frequencies on which the service is to be provided,

(c)     specifying, in such manner as [OFCOM] consider appropriate, the area or areas in the United Kingdom within which the frequency or frequencies is or are to be available,

(d)     inviting applications for the licence and specifying the closing date for such applications,

(e)     specifying the fee payable on any application, and

(f)     stating whether any percentage of multiplex revenue for each accounting period would be payable by an applicant in pursuance of section 13 if he were granted the licence and, if so, specifying that percentage.

(2)     Unless an order under section 13(2) is in force—

(a)     the consent of the Secretary of State shall be required for so much

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