Art. 51

(Art. 58 RTVA)

1. Contributions towards the introduction of new broadcasting technologies are only made in response to an application.
2. They are only made to Swiss broadcasters.
3. The subsidy amounts to a maximum of 80 per cent of the cost of broadcasting the programme service. Only broadcasting costs that are proportionate to the benefits are chargeable.
4. If OFCOM’s resources are not sufficient to cover all applications that meet the requirements, all contributions in the year concerned shall be reduced by the same proportion. DETEC may decide on an order of priorities.
5. The Subsidies Act of 5 October 1990¹applies.