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Communications Act 2003

Section 123: Enforcement of s.120 conditions

298.OFCOM may enforce conditions set under section 120 in accordance with sections 94 to 96. In deciding on the amount of a financial penalty under section 96, OFCOM must consider whether the fine is appropriate and proportionate and take into account any representations made by the premium rate service provider concerned as well as any steps taken by him to comply with the notified condition and remedy any consequences of a contravention. The penalty may not exceed £100,000. The Secretary of State may by order amend the maximum penalty.

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