The BLM lays down in which way private broadcasting is organised in the various regions of Bavaria and decides on who may use which frequency or cable channel at which times, or which applicant is allocated a licence. To award a frequency for a local radio or television service, the BLM invites applications by tender.

Under the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty, the BLM can also grant licences for television or radio services which are transmitted all over Germany via satellite.

There is a light-touch licensing procedure for IPTV; web-radios give notice of the programme activities.