Kalistani Law Library- Kalistan Imperial University, Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto

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KALISTANI STANDING STATUTES
Promulgated by the National Assembly, Empire of Ananto and Kalistan
May 5627

TITLE X TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA REGULATIONS

Section 1-  Media Regulations
X.1.a  Radio stations-  All radio stations are owned by independent non-profit-making cooperatives which receive no subsidies from the government.

X.1.b  Television stations-  All TV stations are owned by independent non-profit-making cooperatives which receive no subsidies from the government.

X.1.c  Internet regulations-  The government has no position on who may use or what is published on the internet.

X.1.d  The government's policy regarding regulation of media content-  There are laws against the publication of false information; everything else may be published freely.

X.1.e  International media content regulation-  International media content undergoes the same regulation as domestic media content.

X.1.f  Privacy protection for those in the public eye-  The media may only publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures with their explicit permission.

X.1.g  The government's policy regarding regulation of video games-  The government does not regulate video games.

X.1.h  Government regulation of the viewing of movies-  The viewing of movies is not regulated by the government.

X.1.i  Whether this nation is connected to the global internet infrastructure, and whether is has a firewall in place-  This nation is connected to the global internet infrastructure.

X.1.j  The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs)-  The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.

X.1.k  The government's stance on the source code of software-  The government requires that all source be opened.

X.1.l  The patenting of software techniques-  Software designs, techniques, formulae and algorithms cannot be patented.

X.1.m  Government policy towards space exploration-  The government shall fully fund a state-owned space agency which controls all national space-related activity.

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Section 2-  Research Regulations
X.2.a  The use of animals in cosmetics research-  Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.

X.2.b  The research and development of pharmaceutical drugs-  The government subsidizes research and development of prescription drugs and regulates their prices.

X.2.c  The use of animals in medical research-  Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.

X.2.d  Legality of stem cell research-  All stem cell research is legal.

X.2.e  Government policy towards the cloning of human beings-  The cloning of human beings is illegal.