Digital Switchover, Food Standards and Public Order Bill

Section 1: Digital Switchover

1.1 Closure of Analog Television Broadcasts:
All analog television broadcasts within the jurisdiction of this bill shall cease operations no later than 23rd June of the year of enactment.

1.2 Transition Broadcast Sequence:
Immediately following the cessation of regular analog broadcasts, each channel shall display a holding caption for one minute. If a channel possesses a mascot, said mascot must be visibly depicted within the holding caption. Subsequent to the caption, each channel will air an instructional video narrated by Mike DiSerio, explaining the steps viewers need to undertake to switch to digital television. This will be followed by the original mascot caption and the video in sequential repetition. This sequence shall continue in a loop for a period of one month.

1.3 Final Broadcast:
Upon completion of the one-month transitional period, each station is required to sign off permanently using a display of their respective mascots, marking the end of its analog broadcast service.

Section 2: Food Standards

2.1 Nutritional Requirements:
All establishments serving food to the public must meet nutritional standards as determined by the newly established National Nutritional Standards Agency (NNSA). These standards are intended to ensure that all meals served are conducive to good health and meet minimum nutritional guidelines.

2.2 Non-compliance Consequences:
Should any establishment fail to meet the established nutritional guidelines, the NNSA holds the authority to issue warnings, fines, or mandate immediate closure of the establishment until such a time as compliance with the nutritional standards is verifiably met. Repeated violations may lead to permanent closure and/or heavy fines.

Section 3: Public Order

3.1 Protests and Public Gatherings:
All public protests and gatherings must be officially registered with and approved by the local authorities. Unauthorized assemblies may be subject to dispersal, and the organizers could face penalties.

3.2 Penalties and Fines:
There is provision for the imposition of unlimited fines depending on the nature and extent of the disruption caused by unauthorized protests. The financial penalty will be proportionate to the severity and scale of the breach of this law.

3.3 Handling of Severe Violations:
In cases of extreme violations that threaten national security or involve attempts to overthrow the government, measures up to and including capital punishment may be enforced. This is recognized under the most severe breach of public order and is subject to due judicial process to establish the extent and intention behind the violation.

General Provisions

This bill is enacted to ensure a smooth transition from analog to digital television broadcasting, maintain high food quality standards in public dining establishments, and preserve public order. The enforcement of this law is designated to the respective authorities assigned under each section. Compliance with all aspects of this bill is mandatory, outlined by the regulatory framework established herein. Write a news article about the 2 most publicised parts of the law, the POB is causing controversy