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29.

The following entities shall be exempted from the provisions of sub-section (1) of this
section:(a)

Communication networks of the National Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies
and National Security within the limits of the frequency band allocated to each of them
respectively

(b)

communication equipment in foreign airplanes or water vessels in South Sudan’s
territorial waters or space

(c)

Any other person as approved for exemption by the Authority.

Regulation of Broadcasting Services.
The Authority shall not allocate frequency or frequency band to any person for the purpose of
providing public or private broadcasting services unless such person has obtained a Licence from
the relevant agency.

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31.

Import, Assembly, Manufacture and Trading in Communication Equipment and Materials.
(1)

No person shall import, repair, assembly, manufacture, install or trade in any communication
equipment or materials except under license duly issued by the Authority.

(2)

The customs authority shall not release to any person communication equipment which is
found to have been imported without a valid license or permit from the Authority.

(3)

Fixed or mobile telephone sets, computers, fax machines or other communication equipment
intended for personal use shall be exempt from the application of sub-Section (2) of this
section as prescribed in more details by the regulations issued under this Bill.

(4)

Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-section (3) of this section, the Authority may exempt
some entities from restrictions regarding importation of Information and Communication
Technology equipment.

Types and Conditions of Licences.
The types and conditions of Licences, their validity, terms for renewal and fees shall be as
prescribed by regulations.

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