41Defences: electronic communications: emergency worksS
(1)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under section 39(1) in relation to any activity to prove that—
(a)for the purposes of [F1Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code)] (undertaker's works), the person is the operator or a relevant undertaker, and
(b)the activity was carried out for the purpose of executing emergency works, within the meaning of that code.
F2(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 41(1) substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 57(2); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)
F2S. 41(2) omitted (28.12.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 57(3); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)
Commencement Information
I1S. 41 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)