32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?
Marshall Islands
Any rules, regulations, or directives governing the use of government-owned and operated broadcasting facilities notwithstanding, any candidate for an elective office of the Republic shall have free access to the use of government-owned and operated broadcasting facilities in the Republic. Any program submitted for broadcasting by a candidate shall be broadcast as submitted without any preview or censorship or follow-up commentary by the Government of the Marshall Islands. Programs submitted by a candidate may relate to any issue of public interest. Upon conclusion of any program by a candidate, an announcement disclaiming any government responsibility for the views expressed shall be made
Source: Article 202, 40 MIRC Ch 2, Political Broadcast Access Act 1966 as amended to 1993
Free access is provided to candidates. not political parties