Section 8A Review of long licencesF1

(1)

Subsection (2) applies in respect of a wireless telegraphy licence where—

(a)

the licence is granted for a period of 10 years or more; and

(b)

the rights and obligations under it may not be transferred to another person.

(2)

OFCOMmust, at such intervals as they consider appropriate, or at the reasonable request of the holder of the licence—

(a)

review whether the conditions in section 8(5) are met in relation to the use of a wireless telegraphy station or wireless telegraphy apparatus under the licence, and

(b)

if the conditions are met, make regulations under section 8(3) exempting the establishment, installation or use of stations or apparatus of that description from section 8(1).

(3)

The first review under this section, and the making of any regulations under section 8(3) in consequence of the review, must be completed on or before 19 December 2011.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 8A-8C inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 5 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)