Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Part 2 U.K. Networks, services and the radio spectrum

Chapter 2 U.K. Spectrum use

Criminal proceedings etc. U.K.

176 Amount of penalty under s. 175 U.K.

(1) The amount of a penalty imposed under section 175 is to be such amount, not exceeding the greater of the following, as OFCOM think fit, namely—

(a) £250,000; and

(b) 5 per cent. of the relevant amount of gross revenue.

(2) In subsection (1) “the relevant amount of gross revenue” means the amount specified in section 177.

(3) The Secretary of State may by order amend this section so as to substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being specified in subsection (1)(a).

(4) No order is to be made containing provision authorised by subsection (3) unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 176 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)