Re-application at the Start of New Calendar Year
- Producers, blocktimers, or co-producers are required to formally re-apply for exemption privileges at the beginning of each new calendar year.
- Renewal is not automatic and must follow official application procedures.
Board's Discretion on Renewal
- The Board may grant exemption automatically upon re-application.
- Alternatively, the Board may review the latest three episodes of a program before deciding on renewal.
- This process ensures that the program continues to meet the criteria for exemption.
No Vested Right for Future Exemptions
- The exemption from review privilege does not create any vested right for future exemptions.
- Each renewal is subject to the Board's evaluation and approval.
Board's Authority and Conditionality of Exemption
- The Board holds the authority to reassess the fitness of any exempted program at any time.
- Violation of the MTRCB’s rules and regulations by the program will result in automatic cancellation of the exemption.
- This ensures programs comply continuously with the standards set by the regulatory body.
Summary of Key Enforcement Provisions
- Exemption extensions are time-bound and require yearly reapplication.
- Board maintains oversight through possible episode review.
- Violations by the program have immediate consequences on exemption status.
- The regulatory framework balances privilege with compliance enforcement.