# The Electronic Communications (Universal Service) (Costs) Regulations 2020, Regulation 13: Collection of contributions to the fund

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/545/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electronic-communications-universal-service-costs-regulations-2020/regulation-13
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