Section 36, The Independent Media Commission Act, 2000. [Margin: Short title.]

(1) Any complaint, whether made by a member of the public or otherwise, against a media institution or a person engaged in the provision of media services in which it is alleged that the institution or person— (a) is in contravention of the media Code of Practice; or (b) has contravened the terms and conditions of a radio or television broadcasting licence or registration granted under this Act, may be referred to the Commission. (2) Where a complaint is referred to the Commission under subsection (1), the Complaints Committee appointed under section 9, shall inquire into the complaint and make recommendations to the Commission for the imposition of penalty by the Commission, where the complaint has been proved. (3) Where no penalty is prescribed by or under this Act for any complaint inquired into by the Commission, the Commission may censure or impose on the media institution concerned a fine not exceeding Le500,000.00. (4) The procedure to be followed in an inquiry into any complaints referred to the Commission under this section shall be determined by the Commission. [Margin: Establishment of register.]