# The Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Network or Service) Order 2010, Article 2: Amendment of section 130 of the Communications Act 2003


(1) In section 130(4) of the Communications Act 2003 (penalties for persistent misuse) for “£50,000” substitute “£2,000,000”.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to penalties in respect of –
(a) a misuse; or
(b) a contravention of a requirement of an enforcement notification given in respect of a notified misuse,
which occurred before the coming into force of this Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111497838/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-communications-act-2003-maximum-penalty-for-persistent-misuse-of-network-or-service-order-2010/article-2
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