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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: When can the operator alter apparatus in connection with non-emergency undertaker's works?

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Communications Act 2003, Cross Heading: When can the operator alter apparatus in connection with non-emergency undertaker's works? is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 January 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1When can the operator alter apparatus in connection with non-emergency undertaker's works?U.K.

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F1Sch. 3A inserted (31.7.2017 for the purpose of making regulations under Sch. 3A para. 95, 22.11.2017 but only in relation to Sch. 3A para. 106, 28.12.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(ii)(jj); S.I. 2017/1136, reg. 2; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(b)

70(1)An operator may make an alteration of electronic communications apparatus if—U.K.

(a)notice of proposed works has been given,

(b)the notice period has ended, and

(c)counter-notice has been given which states (in accordance with paragraph 68(2)(b)) that the operator intends to make the alteration.

(2)If the operator makes any alteration in accordance with this paragraph, the undertaker must pay the operator—

(a)any expenses incurred by the operator in, or in connection with, making the alteration; and

(b)the amount of any loss or damage sustained by the operator in consequence of the alteration being made.

(3)Any amount which is not paid in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) is to be recoverable by the operator from the undertaker in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(4)Expressions defined in paragraph 67 have the same meanings in this paragraph.]

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