SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 2Amendments to Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006
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In section 33 (offence of failing to provide information)—
a
in subsection (1) after “32” insert “
or 32A
”
,
b
in subsection (3) for “a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale” substitute—
a
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or
b
on conviction on indictment, to a fine.
c
in subsection (4)(a) after “32” insert “
or 32A
”
,
d
in subsection (5) for “a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale” substitute—
a
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or
b
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or to a fine, or to both.
e
after subsection (5) insert—
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Proceedings for an offence under this section may be brought in respect of a contravention by a person of a requirement imposed under section 32A only if OFCOM have not imposed a financial penalty under sections 32C and 32E in respect of that contravention.