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Article 78
 

78.1. The TV and radio companies and periodicals mentioned in articles 77.1 and 77.4 of this Code shall have the right to allocate paid airtime and print-space for registered candidates, registered candidates of political parties or blocs of political parties, and referendum campaign groups, on a contractual basis.


78.2. The amount and terms of payment should be equal for the relevant registered candidates, political parties or blocs of political parties, and referendum campaign groups.


78.3. Within at least 30 days of the official publishing of the decision to hold elections, the relevant TV and radio companies and periodicals shall publish information on the rate of charge and the notification on the possibilities for allocating airtime and print-space sent to the registered candidates, political parties, blocs of political parties, referendum campaign groups, the Central Election Commission, and the Constituency Election Commission.


78.4. Private TV and radio companies and periodicals may refuse to publish pre-election campaign material. Private TV and radio companies and periodicals may not be forced to publish pre-election campaign materials. if such materials are published, then the conditions for publishing should be equal for all candidates, political parties, and referendum campaign groups (this does not apply to the periodicals provided for in Article 85.4 of this Code).