Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Part 2 U.K. Networks, services and the radio spectrum

Chapter 2 U.K. Spectrum use

Limitations and exemptions applied to spectrum use U.K.

166 Exemption from need for wireless telegraphy licence U.K.

After section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 there shall be inserted—

“1AA Exemption from need for wireless telegraphy licence

(1) If OFCOM are satisfied that the condition in subsection (2) is satisfied as respects the use of stations or apparatus of any particular description, they shall make regulations under section 1 of this Act exempting the establishment, installation and use of any station or apparatus of that description from the prohibition in that section.

(2) That condition is that the use of stations or apparatus of that description is not likely to involve any undue interference with wireless telegraphy.”

Commencement Information

I1 S. 166 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

I2 S. 166 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)