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ARTICLE 142
 

Information concerning government administration


Institutions of the Executive Branch, the decentralized administration and state-owned enterprises, city halls and municipal councils are prohibited from disseminating advertising information relating to public affairs carried out by any communication media from the day following the calling of national elections and up until the polling day itself. Excepted from this prohibition is technical or scientific information that is indispensable and urgent because it refers to aspects related to the provision of essential public services or national emergencies. Any publications contrary to the provisions of this Act shall render the responsible officials liable for the crime of disobedience and political belligerence by an order of the TSE.