Regulation 13 Collection of contributions to the fundI1

United Kingdom

(1)

OFCOM must send an invoice to each contributor (except the universal service provider if it is a contributor).

(2)

A person who receives an invoice relating to the payment of a contribution must pay the sum prescribed in the invoice to OFCOM—

(a)

in the manner specified in the invoice; and

(b)

by the deadline specified in the invoice.

(3)

OFCOM may permit a person to pay the invoice in instalments.

(4)

Where all or part of—

(a)

a contribution; or

(b)

an instalment of a contribution,

has not been paid by the relevant deadline, the unpaid sum shall be recoverable by OFCOM as if it were a debt due to OFCOM.

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