Radio Amendment Act 24 of 1990

The Radio Amendment Act 24 of 1990 intends:

• to amend the Radio Act, 1952 [repealed in 1996], so as
  • to define "earth station" and "space station" and to redefine "radio", "radio apparatus" and "station";
  • to make provision for the licensing of all earth stations;
  • to extend the powers of the Postmaster-General in cases where radio apparatus is possessed in contravention of the provisions of the said Act; 
  • to further regulate the duties and powers of radio dealers in relation to certain radio apparatus; and
  • to increase the maximum fines prescribed for offences in terms of the said Act;
• to amend the Post Office Act, 1958, so as to make it clear in respect of which telecommunications lines the Postmaster-General does riot have exclusive privilege; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

2 July 1990 (Gazette 12554 of 29 June 1990)