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New discipline and Publishing delegation to the government for adoption
A single text on the reorganization of legislation in publishing sector
(Bill August 3, 2007)
Art. 1
(General Purpose)
1. The discipline provided by this law on publishing daily
Periodic book has purpose for the protection and promotion of principle
The pluralism stated in Article 21 of
Constitution and understood as freedom of information and right to be
Informed.
2. This discipline seeks enrichment production and
Movement of publishing, developing businesses and
Publishing Industry in accordance with the principles of competition and
Pluralism, support innovation and employment,
Rationalization and the transparency of public provision,
Compliance with the principles established by Article 21 of Constitution
The powers assigned to Article 117 of the Regions
Constitution, the rules of jurisprudence
Constitutional.
Chapter I
The product and publishing activities
Art. 2
(Product Definition editorial)
1. For editorial product is any product marked by
Purpose of information, training, dissemination, entertainment,
It is intended for publication, whatever the form in which
It is achieved and the means by which it is spread.
2. There are editorial products than for single
Corporate information, both for internal use and to the general public.
3. The discipline of this Act shall not apply to products recordings
And Sound.
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Art. 3
(Guardianship of the product editorial)
1. The originality of the editorial product is recognized and protected as
Expression of intelligence and the work of the person. Protector
Intellectual property editorial product takes account
The general circulation of information and
Dissemination of knowledge.
Art. 4
(Products editorial funds or collateral)
1. For additional editorial products or collateral means products
Editorial, including products and audiovisual recordings, broadcast together
The main editorial product. The publishing activity or collateral
Following the legal regime applied to the product which are main
United. The provisions of this subparagraph shall not have effect for tax purposes.
2. In Article 74, paragraph 1 letter c) of the Decree of the President of
Republic on October 26, 1972, n. 633, the words "; If the cost of the goods
Given, also free of charge, together with the publication is
More than ten per cent of the price or packaging "
Replaced by the following: "; In such a case. "
Art. 5
(Pursuit of the editorial)
1. For editorial activity means any activity aimed at implementation and
Distribution of publishing, as well as to its collection
Advertising. The editorial operation can be done in
Does not come for non-profit purposes.
Art. 6
(Registry operators communication)
1. In order to protect the interests of transparency, competition and pluralism
In publishing, all those who exercise editorial activity
Must entry in the registry operators communication,
Article 1, paragraph 6, letter a), number 5 of the Act on July 31
1997 n 249. They are exempt from the registration of persons who
Operating as endpoints to sell products editorial.
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2. The Register of communications operators is provided for
The beginning of the publications of newspapers and periodicals, and replace
All effects register with the Court, under Article 5 of
Act on February 8, 1948, n. 47. They are without prejudice to the rights already acquired by
Players must register on the basis that the said legislation.
3. The estate registry operators communication is cured
Authority for guarantees in communications, under Article 1,
Paragraph 6, letter a), number 5 of the Act on July 31, 1997 No 249.
4. The Authority for guarantees in communications adopts regulation to
The organization and keeping the registry operators' communication
And for the definition of criteria for identifying players and
Businesses required entry under this law through
Methods similar to those already adopted in implementation of this
Article 1, paragraph 6 of the Act on July 31, 1997 No 249 and in accordance with the
Already provisions contained in Article 5 of the Act on February 8, 1948, n.
47.
Art. 7
(Editorial on the Internet)
1. The Register operators to notify persons who
Activities editorial also notes on the Internet for the purposes of
The rules on liability related offenses in the press.
2. For publishing activities conducted on the Internet by the public shall be deemed
Responsible person who is responsible for authorizing the publication of
Information.
Chapter II
The publishing sector
Art. 8
(Prohibition of dominant positions or harming of pluralism)
1. The editorial conform to the principles of competition and
Pluralism.
2. The identification and definition of the relevant markets that make up the
Publishing are executed by the guarantees for the
Communications Authority felt the competition and the market.
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3. The relevant markets are publishing sector, as a rule, size
National but, if the analysis shows the existence of homogeneous markets
On a regional basis or interregional the Authority for guarantees in
Communications can define the geographic scope otherwise.
4. In publishing and in each of the relevant markets
Up are prohibited the establishment or maintenance,
Through subsidiaries, parent or related to art.
2359 c.c., dominant positions or harming of pluralism.
5. Subject to the limits on the circulation and advertising revenues of
In Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Law of 25 February 1987, No 67;
Article 12 of the Act on August 5, 1981, n. 416, the Authority for guarantees
Communications ensures the existence of a dominant position or
However detrimental pluralism in the field of publishing and in each of
Relevant markets that make it up. In giving its opinion,
The Authority for guarantees in communications takes into account the level of
Competition within the relevant market, barriers to entry
At the same, the revenues of companies in relation to sales market
Major markets and related economic efficiency of enterprises,
Dissemination of publishing but can still define further
Elements of evaluation.
6. Legal acts, mergers and cartels which
In contrast with the prohibitions and limitations set out in paragraphs are invalid.
Art. 9
(Removing dominant positions or harming of pluralism)
1. Those who work in the publishing are required to communicate
Prior to the Authority for guarantees in the communications
Acquisitions, agreements and mergers to which
Participate.
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2. The Authority for guarantees in communications, as a result of
Communications referred to in paragraph 1, reported by those who have
Interest or office, make sure not constitute or remain
Monopolies or harming of pluralism. If it finds
That a person is in a position to violate the prohibitions and limitations
Under Article 8, adopts an act of public call, reporting to
Concerned the situation of risk.
3. While the cancellation of Article 8, paragraph 6, the Authority for
Guarantees in communications, as a result of the inquiry carried out
Respect for the principle, take the measures necessary
To eliminate or prevent the creation or retention of
Situations prohibited. If it finds the fulfillment of acts or operations
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Capable of determining a dominant position or otherwise violating the
Pluralism, it inhibits the prosecution and ordered to be removed. Where
It is essential to the sale of companies or lines of business, fixed
A term which can not be less than six months and
Over 18 months, within which interested parties must
Provide for the disposal.
4. The Authority for guarantees in communications with its rules
Adopted in meeting the criteria for participation and transparency in
Act on August 7, 1990, No 241, and subsequent amendments, the discipline
Measures referred to in paragraph 3, its procedures and methods of
Communication. In particular must be insured notification
The opening of the investigation to stakeholders, the possibility of these
To submit their deductions in any appraisal phase, the power
Authority to ask stakeholders and to others who are
Possession to provide information and to produce documents useful preparation
. The Authority is required to meet its obligations regarding confidentiality
The protection of persons or companies on news, information and data
According to the legislation on protection of persons and others
Subjects with respect to the processing of personal data.
5. The publishing companies lose their right to provide facilities and
Required by law from the time in which it is determined
Dominance or detrimental pluralism, as
Established by the Authority for guarantees in communications, and for all
The period in which this position has been preserved.
6. In case of non-compliance to the measures adopted by the
Guarantees communications under this Article shall apply to
Stakeholders a pecuniary administrative sanction least
2% and not more than 5% of turnover
In the financial year ended prior to public notification
Call or the appraisal.
Art. 10
(The advertising market for the products editorial)
1. In order to ensure the principles of competition and pluralism, operators
Advertising market for the products editorial organize
Business in accordance with the transparency of trade policies,
The accuracy and reliability of the surveys and data collection
On the reading and dissemination.
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Art. 11
(Brokering advertising)
1. For activity of advertising for the purposes of this Act,
Means:
A) research and the purchase, for other people, spaces on media
And communication, including electronic networks, publishing and
Dissemination of advertisements;
B) the assessment, planning, management, control of investment
And any other provision related to the purchase of spaces referred to the letter
A).
2. Those who exercise the activity of advertising
Can buy advertising space on the media and
Communication, including electronic networks, exclusively for
A customer and on the basis of a written mandate.
3. The contract between the client and the intermediary setting out conditions
Return on representative, the various benefits that will be
Offers and their individual cost.
4. The operators activity of advertising can not
To receive any remuneration or benefit from the various subjects
By clients.
5. The rules set out in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this Article shall take effect
With effect from 1 January 2009.
6. They are no contracts in violation of the provisions of this
Article.
Art. 12
(Distribution daily and periodical publishing)
1. Operators distribution publishing daily and periodical in
Concrete business practices in the various steps and at each stage,
National or local chain of distribution, observing the principles of
Competition and pluralism and ensure equal treatment between
Newspapers.
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Art. 13
(Penalties and supervision)
1. Except that an offense, anyone who carries out surveys
Survey on reading and distribution of products in violation of editorial
Obligations of fairness and reliability set out in Article 10, or the
Make arrangements with non-transparent or discriminatory, it is subject to
Administrative sanction euro cash from 10,000 to 300,000 euros.
2. The provision of the preceding paragraph shall also apply in the case of
Intentional publication and dissemination of data is not accurate, incomplete
Inaccurate or on the reading and dissemination of editorial products.
3. Except that an offense, anyone who carries out operations
Product distribution and publishing daily with periodic mode
That does not respect the principles of competition, pluralism or equal
Treatment of newspapers referred to in Article 12, shall be subject
The pecuniary administrative sanction from euro 10,000 euro 300000.
4. The Authority for guarantees in communications monitors compliance of
Provisions contained in Articles 10, 11 and 12, declaring the nullity
Contracts as provided by paragraph 6 of. 11 and apply sanctions
Administrative set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article.
Art. 14
(Speeches discipline on the price of books)
1. The price to the ultimate consumer of books sold on national territory
Or freely set by the importer and it is from these affixed,
Including value added tax, on each item or on
Separate annex.
2. It allowed the sale to consumers of books, by anyone and
Any arrangements made with a discount on the price fixed as long
Not more than 15 per cent.
3. Publishers are allowed the opportunity to create campaigns
Promotional, for a period not exceeding one month, with discounts on
Fixed price that exceed the limit laid down in paragraph 2. It is, however,
Without prejudice to the ability of retailers not to join such campaigns
Promotional.
4. It permitted the sale of books with discounts up to a percentage
A maximum of 20% on the price fixed:
A) at events of particular importance internationally,
National, regional and local levels, in accordance with Articles 40 and 41,
Legislative decree on March 31, 1998, n. 112;
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B) in favor of non-profit organizations utility social centers
Training legally recognized institutions or centers with purpose
Scientific, or research, libraries, archives and public museums,
Schools of all levels, educational and universities,
What end users;
C) when they are sold by mail order.
5. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the following products:
A) books for libraries, meaning those published in a limited edition
Narrow, high-quality typographic and formal;
B) art books, meaning those printed, even partially,
Methods for the reproduction of works of art, those with
Illustrations performed directly by hand and those that are bound in
Artisan form;
C) old books and editions exhausted;
D) used books;
E) books out of print by the posts;
F) books published by at least 20 months and after completing
At least six months after the purchase from the library or other
Vendor retail;
G) editions intended to be sold as part of associative relationships;
H) books sold as part of e-business;
6. The price of necklaces, complete collections, great works,
Set pursuant to paragraph 1 in advance, may be different from
The sum of the prices of individual volumes that comprise it.
7. The sale of books not apply the rules on sale
Promotional balances at the end of season and discipline sector
Commercial distribution referred to in paragraphs 1, and letters) and f), 3:04
Article 3 of Decree Law on July 4, 2006, n. 223, converted,
Amendments by law on August 4, 2006, n. 248.
8. The sale of books to the final consumer, made by differences
The provisions of this article, involves the application of sanctions
Under Articles 22, paragraph 3, and 29, paragraphs 2 and 3 of Legislative Decree
On March 31, 1998, n. 114.
9. The municipality ensures compliance with the provisions of this article and
Shall the investigation and the imposition of the sanctions provided for in
Paragraph 8; Its proceeds are allocated to the municipality in which the
Violations have taken place.
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Art. 15
(Knowledge of the competition and the market)
1. In matters referred to in this Chapter skills remain firm
's Competition and the market provided by law
On October 10, 1990, n. 287.
Chapter III
Supporting businesses, shipments of editorial products,
Investments in innovation, employment
Art. 16
(Purpose)
1. In order to promote pluralism, culture and language
Italian, the protection of minority languages are planned interventions
Business support, the dissemination of publishing,
Technological innovation and the entrance of new operators on
Market, professional qualifications and employment referred to
This Chapter.
2. The speeches of support can not help to determine
The recipient firms unjust positions of advantage in the market.
Art. 17
(Direct contributions to publishing daily and periodic. Categories and requirements)
1. They are granted direct contributions to:
A) cooperatives newspapers publishing newspapers and periodicals formed
For at least five years, under Articles 2511 and the following
Civil Code, composed exclusively of journalists
Professionals, publicists, police or editorial graphics, and
Join at least fifty per cent of journalists employees.
The statutes must also ensure that they are admitted as members
Journalists all employees who request them. These
Cooperatives should run for at least five years, the head
For which require contributions. If change
Schedule for the magazine tested by a newspaper, even during the
Five aging contributions, the requirement of seniority
Should be considered with reference to the new schedule.
B) companies publishing newspapers and periodicals, including on the Internet, which
To be recognized as its expression, even for explicit
Mention reported in the head by political forces that, in the
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Reference contributions have their own parliamentary group
In one of the rooms or at least two representatives elected in
Their lists to the European Parliament.
C) newspaper publishing companies formed in corporate form which
Majority of the shares is held by cooperatives,
Foundations or institutions without moral purpose of profit, provided that
On December 31, 2005 have already gained the right to
Contributions provided by Article 3 paragraph 2a of Law No. 250,
On August 7, 1990.
D) business of publishing newspapers in whole or in part
Made in French, German and Slovenian Ladin and edited and
Widespread autonomous regions Valle d'Aosta and Trentino-Alto Adige
Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
E) publishing companies who edit for at least five years newspapers
Italian newspapers published and circulated abroad, limited to
One tested and provided they are eligible
In letters a), c) and f) of paragraph 1 of Article 18.
Art. 18
(Direct contributions to publishing daily and periodic. Conditions for access)
1. The publishing companies under Article 17, with the exception of companies which
The letter e) of paragraph 1 of that article, access to contributions,
Only one tested and provided that:
A) have a rule adopted by the statutory prohibition on distribution
Earnings in the collection of contributions and the five
Subs;
B) have their establishments in the reporting of
Contributions, at least five journalists, if tested daily, or
At least three journalists, tested whether regular full-time and
Under national labor contract;
C) the head for which contributions are required to be placed on sale
And have a number of releases at least equal to 240 issues per year
For Newspapers, 45 for Multi-week and 18 for
Fortnightly, 9 for the monthly and 5 for the bi-monthly.
D) the headroom for which contributions are required, not mail
Sales jointly with other national and local newspapers,
In the reporting of those contributions, or in periods
Partial it.
E) has tested a spread of at least 30 per cent of
Total circulation tested if a national circulation and at least
60% when tested in local broadcasting. This condition is not
Applies to companies referred to in Article 17, paragraph 1, letter b).
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F) have acquired, in the reporting of contributions, revenues
Advertisements will not exceed 40 per cent of total costs
The company, including depreciation, resulting from budget
Exercise of the same. Assuming that advertising revenues
Above 20% of total costs
The company, the final contribution calculated, including the possible
Application of the limits set out in paragraph 2 of Article 19 is reduced
The percentage equal to the difference between the percentage of revenues
Advertising, as identified above, and the predicted limit of 20
100;
G) have put the entire budget for the year to which they relate
Contributions costs related all'edizione of headroom for which
Require contributions and the data on the run and
Spread including details on the sales block,
Audits carried out by a company choice between
Those in WTO list provided by the CONSOB. The
Companies mentioned in the letter e) of paragraph 1 of Article 17 must
Attached to the application Budgets accompanied by a report of
Review by companies licensed under the law of
Home state enterprise
3. For the purposes of admission to direct contributions, the intention to spread
All sales and subscriptions made under consideration,
With discounts in no case exceed 50% of the price
Cover. For the same purposes, the sales block, and regularly billed
Also with discounts up to 50 per cent of the price
Cover contribute to the spread of head measure
Not exceeding one fifth of the minimum percentage of diffusion
Planned.
4. For the purposes of admission to direct contributions, is the local head
Those whose spread has focused on at least 70% in non -
More than four Italian regions.
5. The cooperatives formed under publishing and as a consequence 153
Paragraph 4 of the Act on December 23, 2000, n. 388, as well as businesses
Publishers of newspapers or periodicals that lose as a body of forces
Policies as defined in Article 17, paragraph 1, letter b)
I continue to receive contributions, provided that, within a year after
The date of entry into force of this law, will evolve into
Cooperatives journalistic under Article 17, paragraph 1, letter a)
With the exception of the requirements of the constitution and seniority
Published and are, in the reporting of contributions,
Possession of the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 of this article.
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Art. 19
(Direct contributions to publishing daily and periodic. Quantification and limits)
1. In order to connect public support amount provided by each
Pluralism tested, the method of calculating
Contributions to publishing companies referred to in Article 17 take account of
Spread actual circulation and costs incurred for the edition and
Distribution of newspapers and the same shall be determined as follows
Measure:
A. An annual amount equal to 40% of costs, including
Depreciation relating all'edizione of headroom for which
Contributions are requested but not exceeding 2.2 million
Euros for each enterprise;
B. An annual contribution equal to:
• euro circulation of 200,000 in the net average at
Between 10,001 and 50,000 copies.
• 400,000 euros for each batch of 10,000 copies of
Net run average at between 50,001 and 150,000
Copies.
2. In order to reduce the dependence on public support, the amount of
Contributions payable under this article may not under any circumstances
Exceed 60% of costs, including depreciation, related
All'edizione of headroom for which the contribution is required for
Newspaper publishing companies organs of political forces and may never
The case exceed 50% of costs, including depreciation,
All'edizione on the head for which the contribution is required for
All other businesses requiring direct contributions. For cooperatives
Journalists publishers of periodicals the total contribution can in no
If exceed 320,000 euros for medium net runs short of 10,000
Copies and 500,000 euros to net run average exceeding 10,000 copies.
3. The total contribution for companies referred to in Article 17, paragraph 1,
Letter d) may not exceed the sum of 1.5 million euros
For newspapers published entirely in the languages and regions of which
Therein d), paragraph 1 and 750.000 euros for newspapers
Partially published in the languages and regions specified therein
Letter d), paragraph 1.
4. The contribution for newspapers published on the Internet provided for businesses
Under Article 17, paragraph 1, letter b) shall be paid as an alternative to
As for the tested on paper and is equal to 40% of
Costs incurred for the edition of the news.
5. In situations of finding connection or control, the
Article 2359 of the Civil Code, also through other companies
Directly or indirectly controlled companies among applicants
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Contributions under this article, the same fall
By automatically entitled to contributions for the base year and up
Following that year elimination ratio control
Or link.
6. With regulation adopted pursuant to Article 17, paragraph 2 of Law
On August 23, 1988, No 400, to be issued as planned
Article 2, paragraph 117 of the decree-law on October 3, 2006, n. 262,
Converted into law, amended by Law of 24 November 2006, n.
286, within six months from the date of entry into force of this law,
Are certain procedures inquiry, with particular reference to
Deadlines for submitting applications for access to contributions and
The presentation of the documentation, subject to revocation by
Contributions. The pattern of settlement referred to in this paragraph is
Rooms sent to the acquisition of the opinions of competent
Parliamentary committees, which are expressed within 30 days
Being. Upon expiry of the time limit without the Boards
Have expressed the views of their jurisdiction and the regulation can
Be adopted.
7. With the regulation referred to in paragraph 6 have established sets terms
And how about situations where in the five years after levying
The contribution companies proceed to reduce operations
Capital exuberance, discuss the merger or operate the
Conferral of holding company whose statute does not provide
Excluding the distribution of profits that are put into liquidation.
8. By decree of the President of the Council of Ministers is the rideterminata
Composition of the Commission technical advisory for Publishing which
The task of expressing an opinion on the requirements for
Admission to contributions under this article.
9. Contributions under this Article shall be disbursed in a single solution
By the year following that reference.
Art. 20
(Fund for Publishing periodic)
1. It established a fund of 10 million euros annually for companies publishing
Periodic constituted as cooperatives, foundations or institutions without moral
Purpose-profit, or as a society in which the majority of
Social capital is held by cooperatives, foundations or moral entities
Without purpose of financial gain.
2. Businesses that access to the fund are paid annually 0.2
Euro per copy printed up to 30,000 copies of circulation media,
Regardless of the number of heads.
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Contributions under this subparagraph shall be paid on condition that
Business Editors:
A) is established for at least five years and at least edit
Five years headroom for which require contributions;
B) have not acquired, in the reporting of contributions, revenues
Advertising of over 20% of costs,
Including amortization, for the same year,
The resulting financial statements;
C) have published over the years vesting of the right to
Contribution and in the reporting of that, not less than 45
Numbers annually for each tested for Multi-and
Weekly, 18 for the fortnightly and 9 for the month.
D) have adopted with the standard statutory prohibition on distribution
Earnings in the collection of contributions and the five
Subsequent years.
3. The fund can not access publishing companies seeking
Direct contributions under this law.
4. With the regulation referred to in paragraph 6 of Article 20 are determined
Investigation procedures, with particular reference to the terms of
Submission of applications for access to the fund and those of
Submission of documentation, on pain of loss of contribution
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Art. 21
(Relief for mailing newspapers, periodicals and books)
1. In order to safeguard competition and pluralism also
Through better distribution of editorial products and in compliance
The principles of the process of liberalization of postal services in the
European publishing companies to be granted an annual credit
Tax expenses incurred in shipping subscription,
Name and for consideration, periodic or daily newspapers and the
Shipping books, net of any reimbursements made by the
Recipients of publications. The tax credit is granted whatever
Are the operator and the system of delivery chosen, including
Distribution of newsstands.
2. The tax credit allowed for shipments of daily newspapers,
Periodic books and is set to the extent of 50% of costs
Actual expenses for each period of
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Tax, and apart from the delivery system used.
The total amount of eligible expenses can not facilitating
Exceed, in any case, the amount corresponding to the costs determined
Application of ordinary postal rates.
3. The tax credit is granted to the extent of spending totaling 190
Millions of euros in 2008, 180 million euros for the year 2009, 170
Million for the year 2010, 160 million euros for the year 2011, and
Indicated in the accompanying statement of income. It does not contribute to
The entire income or the tax base for the purposes of, not notes
For the purposes of the report referred to Articles 96 and 109, paragraph 5, of the text only
Taxes on income, referred to a decree of the President of the Republic
On December 22, 1986, n. 917, and subsequent amendments, and can be used in
Compensation under Article 17 of Legislative Decree July 9
1997, No 241, and subsequent amendments.
4. By decree of the President of the Council of Ministers, together with the
Minister of Economy and Finance, to be adopted within six months after
The date of entry into force of this Act, are defined mode
Implementation of this article, and in particular the methods of calculation
Based on batches of recognition and use of credit
Tax and specific cases of partial or total withdrawal of benefits
And enforcement of sanctions.
5. The expenditure incurred for shipping and distribution
Subscription of publications on the part of players who play
Publishing activities for non-profit purposes listed in Article 1, paragraphs 2 and
3 of Decree Law of 24 December 2003, n. 353, converted into law,
Amendments by the Law of 27 February 2004, No 46, fees are charged
Postal facilitated as may be specified by Decree of the Minister of
Communications, in consultation with the Minister of Economy and Finance,
After the Presidency of the Council of Ministers within six months after
In force of this law, in accordance with Article 3, paragraph
1 of the decree law. Until the determination of new tariffs
Facilitated continue to apply the existing rates. The amount
Total benefits granted under this paragraph
It can not exceed a limit of the total annual expenditure of 100
Million.
6. The effectiveness of the provisions of this Article shall be subject, under
Article 88, paragraph 3 of the Treaty establishing the Community
EU authorization of the European Commission.
Art.22
(Extending the tax credit for investments aimed at innovation)
1. In order to promote investment related to development
Innovation, with particular reference to new technologies
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And multimedia, as well as encourage the entry of
New entrants in the publishing market, the government has delegated to
Enact within a period of 90 days after entry into force of
This law, one or more legislative decrees reorganization incentives
The publishing sector enterprises, according to the following criteria and principles
Management:
A) provide a current discipline in the field of tax credit in
No more than 15% of the cost for businesses
Active editorial under Article 6 and
Perform within the period of tax reference,
Investment innovation provided by the same decree
Legislative;
B) to ensure equal treatment of all enterprises editorial in
Respect for Community legislation on state aid;
C) quantify the maximum total assistance within the limit of
Appropriation provided in the budget law.
Art. 23
(Fund for mobility and retraining of journalists)
1. In order to promote the skills of journalists in the states
Corporate crisis, the Fund for mobility and retraining
Professional journalists, under Article 15 of Law on March 7
2001, n. 62 is refinanced for a period of five years with effect
Since 2008, an amount of 5 million euros.
Art. 24
(Harmonization of schemes)
1. In order to promote the harmonization of pension schemes and
Stabilization of labor relations in the sector, with decree
Minister of Labor and Social Security, in consultation with the
Minister of Economy and Finance, sets out procedures for
Application, referring to journalists employees of exemptions
Contribution of Article 8, paragraph 1 of Decree Law on September 30
2005, No 203, converted, with modifications, by law on December 2, 2005,
No 248, and Article 1, paragraphs 361 and 362 of the Act on December 23, 2005,
No 266, in such a way as to ensure, for publishing companies, the level
Total exemption therein prejudice and the lack of charges
Dell'INPGI load.
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Art. 25
(Center for Employment in publishing)
1. At the Ministry of Labor and Social Security is set up,
Decree of the Minister of Labor and Social Security, without charges
Additional charge of the state budget, the "Observatory
Employment in publishing "with the task of monitoring the evolution of
Publishing with particular attention to levels of employment and
Development of professionalism, especially in light of the spread of
New information and communication technologies and
Progression towards multimedia.
2. The Center referred to in paragraph 1 shall be composed of representatives of
Minister of Labor and Social Security, representatives of
Department for the information and publishing of the Council Presidency
Ministers and, according to representatives of parity
Trade union confederations of employers and
Trade unions representing workers at most
National level. To the members of the not for any
Nor compensation expenses for the work performed.
Art. 26
(Statements compulsory)
1. Recipients of the facilities referred to in this Act may
Use of such measures only if state relief measures under Article
1, 1223, the Law of 27 December 2006, n. 296
(Financial Law 2007), not included among those who have received and,
Subsequently, not reimbursed or deposited in a blocked account, aid
Identified as incompatible or illegal by the European Commission.
Chapter IV
Promoting Reading
Art. 27
(Distribution of newspapers in schools)
1. The publishing companies receiving direct contributions under
This Act are required to provide copies of the school newspaper from
Use classes in which teaching and dissemination
And culture. Quantity, terms and conditions of
Deliveries will be defined by a decree of the President of the Council of
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Ministers on a proposal by Minister of Education, after consulting
The Consultative Technical Committee for Publishing.
2. The Presidency of the Council of Ministers-Department policies
Youth and sports and Department for Information and Publishing
Promotes agreements and initiatives with appropriate professional associations
To encourage the reading of newspapers by young people.
Chapter V
Regional Powers
Art. 28
(Regional Powers)
1. Save the exclusive legislative competence of the state environmental protection
Competition, sorting and administrative organization
State and national authorities, civil and criminal,
The principles set by Chapters III and IV of this law are principles
Fundamental to the art. 117, paragraph 3 of the Constitution.
Chapter VI
Delegation to the government for the drafting of the Act relating to publishing
Art. 29
(Delegation to the government)
1. The government is delegated, within twelve months from the date of entry
In force of this law, at the suggestion of President of the Council
The Cabinet, in consultation with the ministers concerned, a legislative decree
Concerning the collection in a single text of the standards in primary
Regarding publishing, with particular reference to the discipline of the product
And the editorial, the editorial market, the direct provision
Indirect and to publishing, editing and integrating the existing rules to
The purpose of coordinating their formal and substantial, and their
Adjusting to the principles and rules of law and
Constitutional. For the purposes of this Decree of the Legislature
Government is obliged to respect the following principles and criteria:
A) implementation of the constitutional provisions on freedom of
Manifestation of thought, including through the strengthening
Transparency and protection of market competition;
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B) coordination and discipline adjustment of copyright
In relation to the editorial product, even with
Referring to the possibility of differentiated use of the same product
And the press;
C) coordination and adjustment of discipline on
Responsibility of operators;
D) wide delegificazione materials not covered by reserve
Law;
E) explicit indication of the rules repealed.
2. The legislative decree referred to in paragraph 1 shall be issued prior opinion of
Unified Conference and competent parliamentary committees,
What are expressed within thirty days being. After that
Without that the Conference and the Boards have expressed
Opinion respective jurisdiction and the legislative decree can be
However issued.
3. The government is delegated to adopt one or more legislative decrees bearing
Corrective and supplementary provisions of legislative decree referred to in paragraph
1, in accordance with the principles and criteria determined by this
Article, within twelve months after the date of expiry of term
Exposed in the same 1.
4. The government completes the process of reorganization of matter Publishing
Issuing a collection of organic regulatory standards relating to
The same subject, also on the basis of the objectives set out in paragraph
117 2 of the decree law on October 3, 2006, n. 262, converted into
Law, amended by Law of 24 November 2006, n. 286, and
Taking into account, in particular, the provisions of paragraph 1, letter d)
This article.
Chapter VII.
Financial coverage, and repealing provisions final
Art. 30
(Financial coverage)
1. For more charges arising from the provisions of Articles 23 and 24,
Amounted to 9.2 million euros a year, is faced by a reduction for equal
Amount of spending authorizations referred to the Law of 25 February 1987
No 67, as determined by the Table C of the Finance Act 2007.
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Art. 31
(Repeal)
1. With effect from the date of entry into force of this Act, shall
Repealed the following standards:
A) Article 5 of the Act on February 8, 1948, n. 47;
B) Articles 1 and 11 of the law on March 7, 2001, No 62;
2. From the reference following the date of entry into
This force of law are repealed the following standards:
A) Article 3 of the Act on August 7, 1990, n.250
B) Article 2 of the Act on August 14, 1991, No 278, limited to
"Article 3, paragraph 11, and";
C) Article 1, paragraph 1, of Decree Law of 24 December 2003, n. 353,
Converted into law by the Law of 27 February 2004, No 46.
Art. 32
(Final)
1. Remain firm the provisions relating to contributions in interest and
Royalties account for enterprises editorial granted by the state for
Support programs of investment in the sector provided editorial
Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the law on March 7, 2001, No 62, the contributions
The Italian press abroad under Article 26 of the Act on August 5
1981, n. 416, and subsequent amendments, for contributions to newspapers
Italian downloaded abroad under Article 3, paragraph 2, of
Act on March 7, 2001, No 62, for contributions to publishing periodic special
Blind provided for in Article 28, paragraph 5 of the Act on February 25
1987 No 67, as amended, for contributions to the periodicals
Consumer groups and users provided by Articles 5, 6 and 7
The Law of 30 July 1998, n. 281, for contributions to press agencies
Daily provided for in Article 2, paragraph 30 of the Act on December 28
1995, n. 549, and Article 4, paragraph 187 of the Act on December 24
2003, n. 350, and the provisions relating to tariff reductions
Telephone for the press under Article 28 of the Act on August 5
1981, n. 416, and subsequent amendments.