31 S.C. 128\02 regulatory powers of the Ministry are heavily circumscribed by the King who enjoys sweeping powers under the Act. The relevant section reads:- “The Ministry issues licences for broadcasting and local broadcasting. Conditions may be attached to such licences. The King may issue regulations concerning the allocation of licences and the terms and conditions of licences, inter alia, on the operation and revocation etc., of licences, on licensing areas and ownership restrictions. The King may issue regulations concerning circumstances in which a broadcaster is required to comply with Norwegian broadcasting rules. The King may also issue regulations to fulfil Norway’s administrative authority for broadcasting and local broadcasting, etc. The ministry may lay down further rules concerning the tasks of the Mass Media Authority.” The King also has powers to order broadcasters to carry announcements from government authorities “where such announcements are of major importance” (section 2:4). He also has the power to determine content both by way of disallowing it or ordering it. He determines the commercial fortunes of broadcasters by his sweeping powers to regulate advertising and sponsorship (Chapter 3:1-4). The only time the Mass Media Authority has licensing powers is when it comes to local/community broadcasting. In terms of Chapter 7:1, the Mass Media Authority:- “shall grant licences for the operation of local broadcasting services. The Ministry shall appoint a Licensing Council which gives the Mass Media Authority advice and recommendations in connection with the allocation of licences for local broadcasting services. The Ministry shall determine the mandate and composition of the Licensing Council.”