Communications Act 2003

Wireless telegraphy register

170Wireless telegraphy register

(1)OFCOM may by regulations make provision for the establishment and maintenance of a register of relevant information.

(2)OFCOM are to include relevant information in the register if, and only if, it is relevant information of a description prescribed by regulations under this section.

(3)Information is relevant information for the purposes of subsection (1) if it relates to—

(a)the issue, renewal, transfer, variation or revocation of wireless telegraphy licences; or

(b)the making, renewal, transfer, modification or revocation of grants of recognised spectrum access.

(4)Subject to such conditions (including conditions as to payment) as may be prescribed by regulations under this section, a register established by virtue of subsection (1) shall be open to inspection by the public.

(5)Section 403 applies to the power of OFCOM to make regulations under this section.