Media laws
The Burma Wireless Telegraphy Act (1933), enacted by the British government in colonial times, makes it an offence to have in possession any wireless telegraphy apparatus without permission. Printers and Publishers Registration Law (1962) requires all publishers to submit copies of books and magazines to press scrutiny boards prior to publication for alterations. Martial Law Order 3/89 (1989) makes it an offence to publish any document without prior registration from the Home and Religious Affairs Ministry. The Television and Video Act (1995) requires the public and organisations such as the United Nations who possess televisions and video equipment to obtain a license from the Ministry of Communication. The Motion Picture Law (1996) states that licenses to make films must be obtained from the Myanmar Motion Picture Enterprise, which are later censored if necessary. The Computer Science Development Law (1996) requires the media to have prior permission from the Ministry of Communication before using, importing or possessing computer equipment. Internet Law (2000) imposes regulations on postings on the Internet that may be deemed to be detrimental to the country, its policies or security affairs.