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1998 Press and Publication Law JORDAN For a copy of A Black Year for Democracy in Jordan: The 1998 Press and Publication Law, - a report prepared by Sa’eda Kilani with the support of ARTICLE 19; Centre for Media Freedom, Middle East and North Africa; the Committee to Protect Journalists; the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network; FIDH; Human Rights Watch; and Reporters sans Frontières - click here For an analysis of the media law situation in Jordan provided by Internews, click here THE PRESS AND PUBLICATION LAW prepared by Sa’eda Kilani Following is an unofficial translation of the Jordanian Press and Publications Law of 1998, as published in the Official Gazette on 1 September 1998. Article 1 This law shall be called The Press and Publications Law of 1998. It shall come into force as of the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Article 2 Wherever they occur in this law, the following words and terms shall have the meanings stated hereunder, unless the context indicates otherwise: Ministry: The Ministry of Information. Minister: The Minister of Information. Department: The Press and Publications Department. Director: The Director General of the Department. Association: The Jordan Press Association. Person: The natural or corporate person. Publication: Any media in which meanings, words, or ideas are expressed in any way whatsoever. Periodical: A specialized press publication of all types that is issued regularly and includes: A. Press publication, including: i) Daily publication: A publication issued daily and regularly under a certain name and serial number and is prepared for distribution to the public. ii) Non-daily publication: A publication issued weekly or at longer intervals, and is prepared for distribution to the public. B. Specialized publication: A publication specialized in a specific area and is prepared for distribution as stipulated in its issuance license. C. News agency bulletin: A bulletin that is prepared to provide