Paragraph 24 I1I2

Section 117 (false or misleading information) is amended as follows.

In sub-paragraph (1), in paragraph (a) for “the CMA, OFCOM or the Secretary of State” substitute “the appropriate authority”.

In sub-paragraph (2), in the words after paragraph (b), for “the CMA, OFCOM or the Secretary of State” substitute “the appropriate authority”.

After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)

A person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) or (2) by reason of any act or omission if the appropriate authority has proceeded against the person under section 110(1) or (1A) in relation to that act or omission.”