Article 15. The right to create a mass media The Law on Mass Media

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1. The right to create a mass media belongs to individuals and legal entities in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

A mass media outlet can be created either in the form of a legal entity or in the form of a structural subdivision of a legal entity.

The basis for the distribution of mass media products is a certificate of registration of a mass media outlet.

2. It is prohibited for foreigners and foreign legal entities, stateless persons to directly and (or) indirectly own, use, dispose of and (or) manage more than 20 percent of the shares (shares in the authorized capital, units) of a legal entity that owns mass media in the Republic of Kazakhstan or a legal entity operating in this field..

This Law regulates public relations in the field of mass media, establishes their legal basis and is aimed at ensuring the constitutional right to freedom of speech and creativity.

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