139Penalties for contravention of information requirementsU.K.
[F1(1)This section applies where a person is given a notification under section 138 which specifies a proposed penalty.]
(2)OFCOM may [F2specify a penalty] if—
F3(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F3(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)no proceedings for an offence under section 144 have been brought against the notified person in respect of the contravention.
(3)Where a notification under section 138 relates to more than one contravention, a separate penalty may be [F4specified] in respect of each contravention.
(4)Where such a notification relates to a continuing contravention, no more than one penalty may be [F5specified] in respect of the period of contravention specified in the notification.
[F6(4A)But, in relation to a continuing contravention, a penalty may be specified in respect of each day on which the contravention continues after—
(a)the giving of a confirmation decision under section 139A(4)(c) which requires immediate action; or
(b)the expiry of any period specified in the confirmation decision for complying with a requirement so specified.
(4B)The amount of a penalty under subsection (4A) is to be such amount not exceeding £500 per day as OFCOM determine to be—
(a)appropriate; and
(b)proportionate to the contravention in respect of which it is imposed.]
(5)The amount of [F7any other penalty notified] under this section is to be such amount not exceeding [F8£2,000,000] as OFCOM determine to be both—
(a)appropriate; and
(b)proportionate to the contravention in respect of which it is imposed.
F9(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F9(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F9(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(9)The Secretary of State may by order amend this section so as to substitute a different maximum penalty for the maximum penalty for the time being specified in subsection (5).
(10)No order is to be made containing provision authorised by subsection (9) unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 139(1) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)
F2Words in s. 139(2) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)
F3S. 139(2)(a)(b) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(c) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)
F4Word in s. 139(3) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(d) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)
F5Word in s. 139(4) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(d) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)
F6S. 139(4A)(4B) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(e) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)
F7Words in s. 139(5) substituted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(f) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)
F8Word in s. 139(5) substituted (13.7.2011) by The Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Contravention of Information Requirements) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1773), arts. 1, 2(1) (with art. 2(2))
F9S. 139(6)-(8) omitted (26.5.2011) by virtue of The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 82(g) (with Sch. 3 paras. 2, 18)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 138-139A applied (with modifications) (31.7.2016) by The Communications (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/700), regs. 1, 17(6), (7)
Commencement Information
I1S. 139 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))
I2S. 139 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)