Þessi lög skilgreina lögbundin verkefni Ríkisútvarpsins (RÚV) sem opinbers fjölmiðils. Lögin setja fram skyldur RÚV varðandi dagskrárgerð, fréttaflutning og þjónustu við íslenska almenning.
This law defines the statutory duties of the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) as a public broadcaster. The law establishes RÚV's obligations regarding programming, news reporting, and public service to the Icelandic population.