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(1)If they consider it appropriate to impose limitations on the use of particular frequencies for the purpose of securing the efficient use of the electromagnetic spectrum, OFCOM must make an order imposing the limitations.
(2)An order under this section may do one or both of the following—
(a)specify frequencies for the use of which OFCOM will grant or make only a limited number of wireless telegraphy licences and grants of recognised spectrum access; or
(b)specify uses for which, on specified frequencies, OFCOM will grant or make only a limited number of wireless telegraphy licences and grants of recognised spectrum access.
(3)Where OFCOM make an order under this section, it must set out the criteria which OFCOM will apply in determining in accordance with the order—
(a)the limit on the number of wireless telegraphy licences and grants of recognised spectrum access to be granted or made for the specified frequencies or uses;
(b)the persons to whom licences will be granted or grants of recognised spectrum access made.
(4) OFCOM must satisfy themselves that any criteria set out as a result of subsection (3) are—
(a)objectively justifiable in relation to the frequencies or uses to which they relate;
(b)not such as to discriminate unduly against particular persons or against a particular description of persons;
(c)proportionate to what they are intended to achieve; and
(d)in relation to what they are intended to achieve, transparent.
(5) OFCOM must exercise—
(a)their powers under Chapter 1 of this Part with respect to wireless telegraphy licences, and
(b)their powers under Chapter 2 of this Part with respect to grants of recognised spectrum access,
in accordance with the orders for the time being in force under this section.
(6) OFCOM must keep under review any order for the time being in force under this section.
(7) OFCOM must make an order revoking or amending the provisions of an order under this section if, on reviewing it, they consider it necessary to do so for the purpose of securing the efficient use of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(8)An order under this section may make provision by reference to determinations which—
(a)are made from time to time by OFCOM in accordance with the provisions of such an order; and
(b)are published by them from time to time in such manner as may be provided for in such an order.
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