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Communications Act 2003, Cross Heading: Notices given by operators is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 15 February 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

[F1Notices given by operatorsU.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)

88(1)A notice given under this code by an operator must—U.K.

(a)explain the effect of the notice,

(b)explain which provisions of this code are relevant to the notice, and

(c)explain the steps that may be taken by the recipient in respect of the notice.

(2)If OFCOM have prescribed the form of a notice which may or must be given by an operator under a provision of this code, a notice given by an operator under that provision must be in that form.

(3)A notice which does not comply with this paragraph is not a valid notice for the purposes of this code.

(4)Sub-paragraph (3) does not prevent the person to whom the notice is given from relying on the notice if the person chooses to do so.

(5)In any proceedings under this code a certificate issued by OFCOM stating that a particular form of notice has been prescribed by them as mentioned in this paragraph is conclusive evidence of that fact.]

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