# The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication Services on Ships) (Exemption) Regulations 2017, Introduction: Introductory text


Electronic Communications
Made 12th July 2017
Coming into force 2nd August 2017
The Office of Communications (“OFCOM”), in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(3) and section 122(7) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 and in exercise of those sections of the Act as extended to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, to the Bailiwick of Jersey and to the Isle of Man, make the following Regulations.
Before making these Regulations, OFCOM have given notice of their proposal to do so in accordance with section 122(4)(a) of the Act, published notice of their proposal in accordance with section 122(4)(b) of the Act, and have considered the representations made to them before the time specified in the notice in accordance with section 122(4)(c) of the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/743/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/wireless-telegraphy-mobile-communication-services-on-ships-exemption-regulations-2017/introduction
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