The total broadcast time stipulated in Paragraph 1, Article 31 of this Act refers to the period between the starting and ending time of each program on the program schedule. The preceding period refers to a period from the onset of broadcasting program title, graphic, audio or text recognized as the start of the program to the moment before the broadcasting of next program title, graphic, audio or text recognized as the start of the following program.
Broadcasting/Programming with any one of the following circumstances shall not be included in advertising time:
1. The duration of displaying the sponsor information and placement marketing in accordance with Articles 34-2 and 34-3 of this Act.
2. A program preview of the television business’s affiliated channel.
3. Government policy information not pertaining to advertisements.

The audio level of advertisements may not exceed the normal audio level of programming.