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

Chapter 1 U.K. Electronic communications networks and services

[F1 Security of public electronic communications networks and services: designated vendor directions] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 105Z1-105Z7 and cross-heading inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 15(2), 28(1)(c)

[F2 105Z17 Inspection notices: enforcement of compliance U.K.

(1) Sections 96A to 100, 102 and 103 apply in relation to—

(a) a contravention of a duty imposed by an inspection notice, or

(b) a contravention of the duty imposed by section 105Z15(3),

as they apply in relation to a contravention of a condition set under section 45, other than an SMP apparatus condition.

(2) Subsection (1) is subject to subsections (3) and (4).

(3) In its application in relation to a contravention referred to in subsection (1), section 96B(5) has effect as if the maximum penalty specified were £50,000 per day.

(4) In its application in relation to a contravention referred to in subsection (1), section 97(1) has effect as if the maximum penalty specified were £10 million.

(5) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being specified in subsection (3) or (4).

(6) No regulations are to be made containing provision authorised by subsection (5) unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Ss. 105Z14-105Z17 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 19(2), 28(1)(c)