Section 3October 28, 1997, Sec./Art. 3

Definition of terms. – For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean:

a) Children – all persons below eighteen (18) years old;

b) Children's television – refers to programs and other materials broadcast on television that are specifically designed for viewing by children;

c) Child-friendly programs – refer to programs not specifically designed for viewing by children but which serve to further the positive development of children and contain no elements that may result in physical, mental and emotional harm to them. These include various formats and genre that appeal to children and are made available for all ages from early childhood to adolescence; and

d) Child-viewing hours – hours which are considered to be appropriate for children to watch television taking into account other activities which are necessary or desirable for their balanced development.