Article 5. The language of mass media distribution The Law on Mass Media

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1. The language of mass media distribution is the state language and other languages.

2. The State shall ensure the right of everyone to use their native language when receiving and distributing mass media in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on languages.

3. The weekly volume of domestic television and radio programs broadcast on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the official language in time should be:

1) from January 1, 2025, at least fifty–five percent of the total volume of television and radio programs;

2) from January 1, 2027, at least sixty percent of the total volume of television and radio programs.

The volume of television and radio programs in the state language in time intervals of six hours each, calculated from zero hours of local time, must be:

1) from January 1, 2025, at least fifty–five percent of the total volume of television and radio programs;

2) from January 1, 2027, at least sixty percent of the total volume of television and radio programs.

The requirement of this paragraph does not apply to TV channels broadcasting on the basis of international agreements.

4. TV channels using multi-channel sound transmission must use the main sound in the official language.

5. The requirements of this article do not apply to foreign television and radio channels that have passed the registration procedure in accordance with Article 24 of this Law.

6. The broadcast of domestic television and radio channels to a foreign audience is carried out in the state and other languages.

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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