Re-programming mobile telephone etc.
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A person commits an offence if—
a
he changes a unique device identifier, ...
b
he interferes with the operation of a unique device identifier.
c
he offers or agrees to change, or interfere with the operation of, a unique device identifier, or
d
he offers or agrees to arrange for another person to change, or interfere with the operation of, a unique device identifier.
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A unique device identifier is an electronic equipment identifier which is unique to a mobile wireless communications device.
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But a person does not commit an offence under this section if—
a
he is the manufacturer of the device, or
b
he does the act mentioned in subsection (1) with the written consent of the manufacturer of the device.
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A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
a
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both, or
b
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine or to both.
Word in s. 1(1)(a) repealed (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 62, 66(2), Schs. 5; S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(l)(n)(xiv)
S. 1(1)(c)(d) inserted (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 62, 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(l)