403 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW If the foreign social network provider does not comply, the following sanctions will be applied respectively: • If the representative is not appointed within 30 days after being notified by the ICTA, an administrative fine of 10 million Turkish Liras (app. USD 1.4 million) shall be imposed on the social network provider; • If the social network provider does not appoint a representative within 30 days following the service of the first administrative fine of 10 million Turkish Liras (app. USD 1.4 million), another administrative fine of 30 million Turkish Liras (app. USD 4.2 million) shall be imposed on the social network provider; • If the social network provider does not fulfil its obligation as to the appointment of a representative within 30 days following the service of the second administrative fine of 30 million Turkish Liras (app. USD 4.2 million), an advertisement ban shall be imposed, by prohibiting Turkish taxpayers (either real or legal persons), to place an advertisement with the social network provider. No new contract may become effective, and no money transfer may be made within this scope. • If the social network provider does not appoint a representative within three months following the date of the advertisement ban, the President of the ICTA may apply to the Criminal Judge of Peace to limit the social network provider’s internet bandwidth by 50%. • If the social network provider still does not appoint a representative within 30 days following the implementation of the resolution of the judge, final sanctions shall be imposed, limiting the social network provider’s internet bandwidth by 90%. That being said, in its second resolution, the judge may determine a lesser rate by considering the qualifications of the service provided, however the rate may not be lesser than 50%.
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