Regulation and licences
- Operating an audiovisual communication service requires a licence issued by the HACA.
- Each operator is bound by specifications setting out its programming and production obligations.
- The HACA may issue formal notices and impose sanctions up to and including withdrawal of the licence.
Content obligations
- Respect for pluralism, honesty of information and human dignity.
- Protection of children and programme rating labels.
- Regulation of sponsorship and advertising, particularly for certain products.
- A right of reply open to any person implicated.
Key articles
A lawyer's points to watch
- The right of reply must be exercised within a short period after broadcast: act immediately.
- Referring a matter to the HACA does not preclude a civil action for damages before the Court of First Instance.
- The obligations in the specifications are binding on the operator and may be relied on by third parties.
The English text on this page, including the quoted articles, is an unofficial translation. Information sheet prepared by Maître Lahfaia Law Firm, Rabat. It does not constitute legal advice. Only the text published in the Official Bulletin of the Kingdom of Morocco is authoritative; the articles cited may have been amended since this sheet was written.