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Regulation of Wireless Telegraphy
1A. Offence of keeping wireless telegraphy station or apparatus available for unauthorised use.
1B. Offence of allowing premises to be used for purpose of unlawful broadcasting.
1C. Prohibition of acts facilitating unauthorised broadcasting.
1D. Procedures for the grant of licences providing a telecommunications service
3A. Restriction on revocation or variation of certain wireless telegraphy licences
5. Misleading messages and interception and disclosure of messages.
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SCHEDULES
Procedure in Relation to Suspension and Revocation of Authorities to Wireless Personnel
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