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  "legislation_title": "Communications Act 2003",
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  "text": "(1) An agreement under this Part—\n(a) must be in writing,\n(b) must be signed by or on behalf of the parties to it,\n(c) must state for how long the code right is exercisable, and\n(d) must state the period of notice (if any) required to terminate the agreement.\n(2) Sub-paragraph (1)(a) and (b) also applies to the variation of an agreement under this Part.\n(3) The agreement as varied must still comply with sub-paragraph (1)(c) and (d).",
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      "text": "Sch. 3A inserted (31.7.2017 for the purpose of making regulations under Sch. 3A para. 95, 22.11.2017 but only in relation to Sch. 3A para. 106, 28.12.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ii)(jj); S.I. 2017/1136, reg. 2; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(b)"
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