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This is stated in the response of the State Committee on Television and Radio Broadcasting (State Committee on Television and Radio) to the EP’s request.
In order to operate a commercial publishing house, book producer or bookstore, the company must be registered in the State Register of Publishers, Manufacturers and Distributors of Publishing Products (State Register). The entry to this register is carried out by the State TV and Radio Committee.
From November 15, 2024, the registration of new publishers in the State Register was suspended in connection with the entry into force of the Law “On making changes to some legislative acts of Ukraine in connection with the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”which, in particular, changed the rules for keeping the register of publishers.
“Starting on November 15, 2024, and until the compliance with subordinate legal acts, in particular, the Procedure for maintaining the State Register, as well as the implementation of the software, the State Committee for Television and Radio will not be able to ensure the performance of the function of maintaining the State Register of Publishers,” the message says.
Derzhkomteleradio could not name the terms of registration renewal, however, they noted that according to the law, the necessary changes must be implemented within six months from the date of entry into force.
The Ministry of Culture provides technical support for the State Register of Publishers. The State Television and Radio Committee noted that they contacted the Ministry of Culture on December 9 to clarify the state of preparation of the electronic system before making changes, but they still did not receive an answer.
According to the State Television and Radio Committee, from November 2024 at least 63 publishers could not register their business.
”, — write: epravda.com.ua
This is stated in the response of the State Committee on Television and Radio Broadcasting (State Committee on Television and Radio) to the EP’s request.
In order to operate a commercial publishing house, book producer or bookstore, the company must be registered in the State Register of Publishers, Manufacturers and Distributors of Publishing Products (State Register). The entry to this register is carried out by the State TV and Radio Committee.
From November 15, 2024, the registration of new publishers in the State Register was suspended in connection with the entry into force of the Law “On making changes to some legislative acts of Ukraine in connection with the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”which, in particular, changed the rules for keeping the register of publishers.
“Starting on November 15, 2024, and until the compliance with subordinate legal acts, in particular, the Procedure for maintaining the State Register, as well as the implementation of the software, the State Committee for Television and Radio will not be able to ensure the performance of the function of maintaining the State Register of Publishers,” the message says.
The Derzhkomteleradio could not name the terms of registration renewal, however, they noted that according to the law, the necessary changes must be implemented within six months from the date of entry into force.
The Ministry of Culture provides technical support for the State Register of Publishers. The State Television and Radio Committee noted that they contacted the Ministry of Culture on December 9 to clarify the state of preparation of the electronic system before making changes, but they still did not receive a response.
According to the State Television and Radio Committee, from November 2024 at least 63 publishers could not register their business.