In accordance with Article 15, paragraph 3 of the Treaty, the Republic of Costa Rica shall only apply the provisions of Article 15, paragraph 1 of the Treaty in respect of broadcasting or communication to the public for commercial purposes, in accordance with what is established in Costa Rican legislation, and shall not apply the said provisions to traditional free non-interactive over-the-air broadcasting. This declaration was withdrawn on May 7, 2019. (see WPPT Notification No. 76 and No. 98)