Part III Independent Radio Services
Chapter I Regulation by Authority of Independent Radio Services Generally
F1Digital switchover
97BVariation of licence period after date for digital switchover nominated
(1)
This section applies if the Secretary of State has nominated a date for digital switchover for a post-commencement service (and has not withdrawn the nomination).
(2)
If the period for which the licence to provide the post-commencement service is to continue in force ends after the date for digital switchover, OFCOM must by notice vary the licence so that the period ends on or before that date, subject to subsection (3).
(3)
OFCOM may not reduce the period so that it ends less than 2 years after the day on which they issue the notice, unless the licence holder consents to such a reduction.
(4)
If the period for which the licence to provide the post-commencement service is to continue in force ends on or before the date for digital switchover, OFCOM may not vary the licence so that the period ends after that date.
F2(5)
If the period for which the licence to provide the post-commencement service is to continue in force ends before the date for digital switchover, OFCOM may by notice vary the licence so that the period ends—
(a)
on that date, or
(b)
before that date (and after the date when it would have otherwise ended),
if the licence holder consents to the variation.