Part 2Regulation of radio spectrum
Chapter 3Management of radio spectrum
Statistical information
33Failure to provide information etc
1
A person commits an offence if he fails to provide information in accordance with a requirement of OFCOM under section 32.
2
In proceedings against a person for an offence under subsection (1) it is a defence for the person to show—
a
that it was not reasonably practicable for him to comply with the requirement within the period specified by OFCOM; but
b
that he has taken all reasonable steps to provide the required information after the end of that period.
3
A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
4
A person commits an offence if—
a
in pursuance of a requirement under section 32, he provides information that is false in any material particular; and
b
at the time he provides it, he knows it to be false or is reckless as to whether or not it is false.
5
A person who commits an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.