Part 3Regulation of apparatus

Restriction orders

66Offences

1

A person commits an offence if—

a

he takes any action falling within section 62(3)(a) to (d) in relation to apparatus in contravention of section 62(5); or

b

without reasonable excuse he has apparatus in his custody or control in contravention of section 62(5).

2

A person commits an offence if he contravenes or fails to comply with any terms or conditions attached to an authority given by OFCOM under section 62(5) (whatever the action to which the authority relates).

3

A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

4

This section does not affect any liability to a penalty that may have been incurred under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2).